How has the Indian Women's Cricket Team's World Cup win impacted Vadodara's cricket academies?

The Indian Women's Cricket Team's World Cup win has led to a surge in inquiries from girls and parents at Vadodara's cricket academies, with coaches reporting a significant increase in interest in the sport.

What is the key difference in parents' attitudes towards their daughters playing cricket before and after the World Cup win?

Before the World Cup win, parents were hesitant to send their daughters for cricket training, as the sport was not seen as a lucrative career option. However, after the win, parents themselves are now actively calling to inquire about coaching opportunities for their daughters.

How has the Women's Premier League (WPL) and the ODI World Championship impacted the growth of women's cricket in India?

The WPL and the ODI World Championship have given a massive push to the growth of women's cricket in India. In the last week alone, inquiries for girls' admissions at cricket academies have shot up, indicating a transformative shift in perceptions towards the sport.

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Vadodara Academies Flooded with Inquiries for Girls' Cricket

11 Nov

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Summary

Surge in inquiries from girls and parents to join cricket clubs
Coaches report significant increase in interest since World Cup win
Parents now eager to enroll daughters, a shift from previous hesitation

Vadodara Academies Flooded with Inquiries for Girls' Cricket

The past week has been a whirlwind for Vadodara's cricket community, as the Indian women's team's World Cup victory has sparked a surge of interest in the sport among young girls and their parents. Harendra Patel, who runs the Vadodara Cricket Academy, says his phone has been ringing off the hook with inquiries from eager prospective players and their families.

"A few years ago, parents hesitated to send their daughters even for training. Cricket wasn't seen as a lucrative career because the money was limited. The World Cup win has completely changed that. Now, parents themselves are calling to inquire about coaching for their daughters," Patel told TOI.

This sentiment is echoed by other coaches and club owners across Gujarat. Hitesh Majmudar, the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) director and state team coach, believes the impact of the women's World Cup triumph will be as transformative for the sport as the men's 1983 World Cup win. "What the 1983 World Cup win did for men's cricket, this title will do for women's cricket," he said.