New Delhi, July 13 -- India's pace sensation Kranti Gaud said earning a place on the famous Lord's honours board was something she had dreamt about from the moment the historic Women's Test began.

The young fast bowler played a starring role in India's memorable 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women's Test at the iconic venue.

Kranti was named Player of the Match after producing a superb spell of 5 for 37 in England's first innings, helping India build a crucial 115-run lead. She followed it up with 2 for 54 in the second innings as India bowled England out for 186 to complete one of the biggest wins in the team's history.

Speaking after the match, Kranti admitted that getting her name on the Lord's honours board had been ...