Kohli Praises Women's Cricket Revolution: 'A Catalyst for Change in Indian Sports'

'A Catalyst for Change in Indian Sports' Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has praised the revolutionary role of the women's cricket team in altering the mindset about female sports in India. Addressing the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru, Kohli credited the remarkable 6-7-year development. Points to note: India's women team is placed second in ICC T20 and ODI formats Higher participation and business success in women's cricket Introduction of Women's Premier League (WPL) as a benchmark achievement Ripple effect for other women's sports in India in a positive manner Kohli underscored that there should be no one left behind in a thriving sports culture, and women's sports have a key role to play. He mentioned the individual achievements of female players in tennis, badminton, wrestling, and boxing as an indicator of a shift in general perception towards women in sports. The cricketer has also lauded the WPL for taking the sport "two to three levels above what it was," envisioning sustained growth and support for women's sports across different sports. Sources: Reuters, ICC-Cricket.com, March 17-18, 2025