Author: Shourjyani Chatterjee

First the World Cup that India won and then the first two T20I matches between India and Sri Lanka — they were not merely about sporting victories. They probably showcased a more profound social shift in Indian society, especially with regard to women’s leadership, visibility and confidence in the public domain. India’s winning results in these games represented the growing recognition of women as competent professionals, challenging long-existing gender disparities in both sport and society. For the longest time in India, cricket was mainly associated with men. When people were asked about their favourite cricketers, it was the men who…

By Shourjyani Chatterjee The IPL 2026 mini-auction had its most dramatic moments when Cameron Green became the focus of a bidding war. Starting at a base price of ₹2 crore, the Australian all-rounder was eventually purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹25.20 crore. This made him the most expensive overseas player in IPL history. The initial bidding was between KKR and Rajasthan Royals (RR), with RR’s strong participation raising eyebrows as their purse was limited to ₹16.05 crore. As the price rose, KKR which had the largest budget, stepped in decisively, forcing RR to withdraw at ₹13.60 crore. Also…