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.
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"I think they [the pioneers of women's cricket in India] have done an invaluable contribution because Test cricket is, like you said, [been going on for] 50 years."
— Yastika Bhatia , Athlete
"Playing at Lord's is always special."
— Harmanpreet Kaur , Athlete
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The captain of the Indian women's cricket team, known for her impactful batting and leadership.
Kranti Gaud is an Indian cricketer who has made significant contributions to her team.
Sneh Rana is an Indian cricketer known for her all-round capabilities.
Yastika Bhatia is an Indian cricketer who made history by becoming the first woman to score a Test hundred at Lord's.
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India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.
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