If you’re a girl who loves to play cricket, but don’t know where to start, this guide is for you. It gives you the information you might need to pursue your dream of becoming like Mithali Raj or Smriti Mandhana, and playing for India one day
You’ll find details of cricket academies and coaching for girls in every state of India, school and college cricket, and girls and women’s cricket tournaments.
Also find tips on dealing with society and convincing parents, bust some myths, and find careers in cricket other than playing!
State of cricket: Step-by-step description of the existing pathways within each association, including where to start, how to be selected for the state team, facilities available, school cricket, college cricket, academies and clubs, and any scholarships if available.
ANDHRA PRADESH | ARUNACHAL PRADESH | ASSAM | BARODA | BENGAL | BIHAR | CHANDIGARH | CHHATTISGARH | DELHI | GOA | GUJARAT | HARYANA | HIMACHAL | JAMMU & KASHMIR | JHARKHAND | KARNATAKA | KERALA | MADHYA PRADESH | MAHARASHTRA | MANIPUR | MEGHALAYA | MIZORAM | MUMBAI | NAGALAND | ODISHA | PONDICHERRY | PUNJAB | RAJASTHAN | SAURASHTRA | SIKKIM | TAMIL NADU | TELANGANA | TRIPURA | UTTAR PRADESH | UTTARAKHAND | VIDARBHA
Be like Mithali: How to play for the Indian women’s cricket team. Pathway through age-group cricket, district and state cricket, bridge tournaments and India A sides.
Getting started: All about the cricket kit & other equipment
- What is in a full cricket kit?
- Do girls need special cricket clothes?
- Do I need special cricket shoes?
- Let’s talk about the cost
- When should I have a full kit?
- Best options to buy the kit
Myths vs reality, and cricket FAQs
- ‘Girls can’t play cricket’ and other cricket myths busted
- How do I convince my parents to let me play cricket?
- Boys (and girls) tease me for wanting to play cricket. What should I do?
- Cricket vs studies: How to manage both
- Can I play cricket while on my period?
Beyond the boundary: Careers in cricket other than playing
Writing & research: Karunya Keshav & Krithika
Illustrations: Kshiraja Krishnan
Inputs from: Kruthika NS, Snehal Pradhan, Shan Kohli