Equal pay. Equal glory. India’s women lift the World Cup! | Women’s World Cup | Indian cricket team
Last Updated : Nov 04 2025 | 5:18 PM IST
India’s women’s cricket team has created history — lifting their first-ever Women’s World Cup in 2025! ????
But behind this victory lies a bigger story — one of reform, resilience, and equality.
When the BCCI announced equal pay for men and women in 2022, it wasn’t just about numbers — it was about changing the game.
From the launch of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) to improved support systems, India’s women cricketers fought their way from underfunded beginnings to global champions.
In this video, Business Standard takes you through how pay parity, policy reforms, and performance combined to script this golden moment in Indian sports history.