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Women's Cricket Participation Doubles in 14 Indian States

3/14/2026

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The BBC and Collective Newsroom report that women's cricket participation has risen in 14 Indian states since 2020, doubling from 5% to 10%.
Young women aged 15 to 24 show interest, rising from 6% to 16%.
The study finds 26% of young women now see sports careers as possible, up from 16%.
51% of respondents followed women's sports, narrowing the gap with men's coverage, but safety concerns and stereotypes persist.

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Story summary

The BBC and Collective Newsroom report that women's cricket participation has risen in 14 Indian states since 2020, doubling from 5% to 10%.
Young women aged 15 to 24 show interest, rising from 6% to 16%.
The study finds 26% of young women now see sports careers as possible, up from 16%.
51% of respondents followed women's sports, narrowing the gap with men's coverage, but safety concerns and stereotypes persist.