Mithali Raj Reflects on the Growth of Women's Cricket in India
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Summary
India's women's cricket team, led by former captain Mithali Raj, has achieved significant milestones in the sport, including winning a T20 series in England and preparing for the upcoming 50-over World Cup. The growth of women's cricket in India, fueled by events like the Women's Premier League, has provided opportunities and financial rewards for female cricketers.
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The opportunities and financial rewards available to the country's top female cricketers in 2025 are a world away.
A 50-over World Cup on their home turf is imminent, which could take the sport to fever pitch in a country that already boasts the lucrative Women's Premier League, the second most valuable women's sports league in the world.
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