Sharmada Balu struts onto the pickleball court as if to bend it to her will. The floral pop of colour on her hair makes as vivid a statement as the scoreline at the end of the match. Through the game, she remonstrates, she celebrates; fist pumps at her teammates, high-fives with some young fans courtside.…

Outlook magazine published an issue dedicated to women’s cricket, and I wrote an essay on the recent growth of the sport in India. The piece tracked the journey of women’s cricket from being played in front of sparse crowds to capturing the imagination of the nation with victory at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.…

The BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year award nominations are out. For the second year in a row, I’ve been fortunate to be part of the panel to shortlist these names. I find this task exhilarating. It allows me the chance to revisit stellar performances. I get to celebrate others I might have missed over…

Why this lapel pin feels especially meaningful.