The BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award nominations are out. For the second year in a row, I’ve been fortunate to be part of the panel to shortlist these names. I find this task exhilarating. It allows me the chance to revisit stellar performances. I get to celebrate others I might have missed over… Continue reading BBC Sportswoman of the Year: Choosing the best
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Women’s IPL: How WPL will transform sport in India
With its record broadcast deal and team valuations, the women’s IPL will change the business of women’s sport.
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Towards equal pay for equal play
How do we ensure equal pay for equal play? And how can equity extend beyond payment to institutions, attention and investment?
Women in sport: Changing the narrative
Stories can be powerful to change how we see female athletes — and how the future generations of athletes see themselves.
Only 17, Jemimah Rodrigues already spells double trouble
Mumbai batter Jemimah Rodrigues made history with her double-century in an inter-state Under-19 cricket match.
Women’s World Cup 2017 final: Shrubsole six gives England fourth title
Anya Shrubsole took her last five wickets while conceding only 11 runs over 19 deliveries to swing the World Cup 2017 final for England.
England Women: Living in each other’s pockets to pouch the grand prize
After a record-breaking final at Lord’s, a close look at what makes Women’s Cricket World Cup 2017 winners England so successful.
South Africans leave behind a tear-drenched legacy
Emotions ran high as a fighting South Africa narrowly missed out to England in the World Cup 2017 semifinal.