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 even steeper, with financial hardships and social expectations often standing in the way of their ambitions.

But 22-year-old Kranti Gaud from Madhya Pradesh has shown that talent, backed by determination and unwavering family support, can rewrite those expectations. 

Today, she has etched her name into cricket history as the first woman to feature on the iconic Lord's Test Honours Board.

From a small tribal village to cricket's biggest........

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