The monsoon season has for centuries inspired poetry, music and art. This year, it finds expression through fashion in this Calcutta Times exclusive shoot. Actors Sandipta Sen and Sreya Bhattacharyya ...

In many parts of rural India, girls are still expected to stay away from playgrounds, especially if they dream of pursuing a sport like cricket. For daughters from tribal communities, the odds can be ...

When Kranti Gaud picked up her phone after the second day’s play at Lord’s, she wasn’t calling home to talk about the five wickets she had just taken. Instead, she turned the camera towards the ...

Born in a tribal village in Madhya Pradesh, the 22-year-old fast bowler battled poverty, criticism, and countless obstacles to chase a dream many thought was impossible. Her perseverance paid off when ...

Indian women’s team pacer Kranti Gaud’s maiden fifer (5-37) on Saturday helped the visitors bundle out England for 170 and secure a commanding 115-run first-innings lead in the ongoing Test at Lord’s.

Turning her own words into reality, Kranti Gaud ensured her name will forever be etched on the iconic Lord’s honours board after producing a sensational five-wicket haul against England in the one-off ...

Just over a year ago, Kranti Gaud wasn't even in India's plans. Her name didn't feature in the original long list of 30 players asked to submit their passports for the UK visa. But one spell she ...

Kranti Gaud came wearing dark glasses. And she just couldn’t stop smiling. It was obvious she was still living that dream. She had become the first woman to go on the Test honours board at Lord’s. Her ...

Indian pacer Kranti Gaud’s historic five-wicket haul against England in the one-off Test at Lord’s drew an emotional reaction from her coach, Rajiv Bilthare, who said the landmark achievement ...

India pacer Kranti Gaud said becoming the first woman to have her name etched on the Lord's Honours Board after claiming a five-wicket haul in the one-off Test against England was a moment of immense ...

Only Test, Day two: India 285 & 154-1; England 170 Gaud takes 5-37 to write name on Lord’s honours board India are in firm control of their one-off Test after bowling England out for 170 and reaching ...

India, July 11 -- With India and England involved in a historic women's Test at the storied venue of the Lord's Cricket Ground, visiting fast bowler Kranti Gaud is all set to have her name on the ...