Cricket: India's World Cup Chances & The Future of Women's Cricket with Annesha Ghosh

Welcome to This Sporting Planet, your definitive source for 'The World's View of Sport'. 🌍🎙️ In this special bonus episode, host Colette Wong (Singapore) sits down with sports journalist, cricket commentator, and producer Annesha Ghosh (India) for an in-depth discussion on the state of women's cricket. They cover the rise of the game in India, the upcoming World Cup, and the role of the Women's Premier League in creating a new generation of players. Here is a breakdown of the main topics: World Cup Hopes: Annesha discusses the pressure on India's team to win their first senior World Cup title on home soil and what a victory would mean for the sport. The WPL's Impact: An insider's take on how the Women's Premier League is fulfilling its promise to create a strong feeder line for the national team, and the debate over its future expansion. Grassroots Development: A look at how women's cricket is inspiring a new generation of female athletes and the growth of academies across India. Media's Role: Annesha shares her thoughts on the media's responsibility in promoting the women's game and how the landscape of sports journalism is changing to support it. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & The Rise of Women's Cricket 01:24 - India's 2017 World Cup Run 04:39 - The Women's Premier League & Its Impact 07:22 - Debate on WPL Expansion 13:28 - Grassroots Cricket & Player Pathways 16:48 - The Media's Role in Women's Sport 19:52 - World Cup Anticipation in India Find more This Sporting Planet content over on our YouTube channel, where you can also watch this interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices