Red‑Ball Cricket Gains Momentum After Historic Lord’s Victory

The triumph at Lord’s is being seen as a catalyst for the growth of red‑ball cricket in India. According to Niki Prasad, the domestic landscape now includes a growing number of multi‑day tournaments, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is providing more opportunities for women to play longer formats during Centralised Outreach (COE) camps. These structural changes are beginning to bear fruit, with the Lord’s win serving as fresh evidence that Indian women can excel in test cricket when given the right platform and support.