India, July 16 -- You write about passionate individuals such as Aloo Bamjee in Bombay and Mahendra Kumar Sharma in Lucknow, who were instrumental in popularising the game across the country. During your research, did you come across other unsung figures or players who deserve greater recognition for their role in building women's cricket in India?

There were many unsung heroes in the journey of women's cricket in India. First and foremost were the parents of the players, who defied societal norms to let their daughters pursue cricket and supported them at every stage of their careers. Take the example of JB Shah, father of cricketer Sudha Shah, himself a badminton player, who would accompany the Tamil Nadu women's team on domestic tours...