How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers

The achievement is particularly notable given the historical context of women's cricket in India, which has faced challenges in gaining recognition and support. Lord's, often referred to as the "home of cricket", holds significant symbolic value in the sport, making a win there a milestone for any team. India's men's team has a long history of competing at Lord's, but this win marks a new chapter for the women's team.

How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers

India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.