The Indian women’s cricket team was recently crowned as ‘champions’, winning the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. The victory sparked country-wide celebrations that hailed our women in blue as India’s pride. Within days, women cricketers became the toast of the town, a much-awaited development.
Although the spotlight is on women’s cricket right now, this wasn’t always the case. When history speaks of cricket, it often echoes with tales of men in whites under the scorching sun. Yet over the last two decades, Indian women have stitched their own saga, establishing themselves as strong players amassing groundbreaking records.
From dusty practice grounds and minimal recognition to packed stadiums and global acclaim, the Indian women’s cricket journey has been long. It’s equally important for us to celebrate the trailblazers who laid the foundation for women’s cricket's glory days. They did more than play; they built the ecosystem, shaped its legacy, and lifted the sport into mainstream consciousness.
Who can forget the match-winning innings of Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami’s fierce pace, Anjum Chopra’s pioneering leadership, Neetu David’s spinning mastery, and Shubhangi Kulkarni’s foundation-building legacy? Each represents a chapter in India's cricketing revolution. These women didn’t just play cricket, they built it, brick by brick, record by record, until stadiums filled, scoreboards glowed with their names, and fans began to chant for them with the same ferocity once reserved for the men.
The Women Entrepreneurs Review team celebrates 5 of India's women’s cricket icons who paved the way for champions of the future. Let us dive into the glorious records they made and their journey to greatness.
