The celebrations continue as the Indian women’s U-19 cricket team’s World Cup win against England is giving rise to stories of hope and belief, triumph against adversity. The victory, of course, gives rise to much debate about women’s cricket in general. The watershed moment has been touted as a turning point—as a time when the path ahead for women’s cricket is illuminated like never before.

Predictions and paths are for experts. We want to look at the larger picture. Let the victory of these teenage girls be a beacon lighting up the lives for girls in sport across. From the little girls who only dare to dream as they see boys claim the roads on holidays playing sports like cricket and football in cities, to champs in the lower rank aspiring to climb the ladder—this should open doors to all.