The ongoing Women’s Cricket 50-over World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is moving towards the knockout stage, with the league stage now at its tail end. India has been disappointing in the tourney, though this edit has not too much to do with the results.

The bigger takeaway from the substantial crowds, exciting contests and skill is to give girls the same opportunities and avenues as boys to go out and play, be it any sport, not just cricket.