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Kranti Gaud Makes History at Lord's
Kranti Gaud is a young cricketer from a small village in India.
She faced many challenges growing up, as girls in her village were not encouraged to play sports.
Despite this, her parents supported her dream of playing cricket.
Kranti worked hard and eventually got the chance to play for a local boys' team.
Her talent was noticed, and she was selected to play for the UP Warriorz in the Women Premier League.
In a big match against England at Lord's Cricket Ground, Kranti took five wickets, which is a great achievement in cricket.
Because of this, her name was written on the Honours Board at Lord's, making her the first woman to have this honor.
Kranti's story shows that with hard work and support, anyone can achieve their dreams.
Kranti Gaud became the first woman to have her name inscribed on the Lord's Honours Board.
She achieved this feat by taking a five-wicket haul (5 for 37) in a Test match against England.
Kranti's teammate Yastika Bhatia also scored a century (113) in the same match.
Kranti was scouted by UP Warriorz and played in the Women Premier League (WPL).
Her parents defied societal norms to support her cricket aspirations, setting an example for other girls.
- Who
- Kranti Gaud, a 22-year-old Indian cricketer
- What
- Became the first woman to have her name inscribed on the Lord's Honours Board
- Where
- Lord's Cricket Ground, London
- When
- On the second day of India's women's Test against England in July 2025
- Why
- For taking a five-wicket haul (5 for 37) in the match
Traditional Gender Roles
Empowerment Through Sports
Gender Norms in Villages
Traditional Gender Roles
Girls in Kranti's village were not allowed to step outside freely, let alone play cricket.
Empowerment Through Sports
Kranti's parents defied societal norms to support her cricket aspirations, setting an example for other girls.
Key facts
- Age
- 22
- Team
- India Women's Cricket Team
- Achievement
- First woman to have her name on the Lord's Honours Board
- Bowling Performance
- 5 for 37
- Birthplace
- Ghuwara, Madhya Pradesh
- Coach
- Rajeev Bilthare
- Franchise
- UP Warriorz
- WPL Debut
- 2025
Quotes
Ravi Shastri
Former Indian captain
“"Kranti expressed her wish to have her name on the Lord’s Honours Board. The next day, she actually made it happen."”
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“"It’s a treasure she would carry for the rest of her life."”
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Saurabh Bandekar
UP Warriorz fielding coach
“"I knew she was a one‑of‑a‑kind talent but never expected her to script history in just two years. It’s commendable."”
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Sources
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