Kranti Gaud reflects on Lord’s honours board achievement after first Test
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 9:14 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Kranti Gaud achieved a milestone by taking a five-wicket haul at Lord's during the first-ever women's Test against England. Her name now adorns the honours board, symbolizing a journey from rural Madhya Pradesh marked by overcoming societal obstacles. Gaud expressed her pride and disbelief seeing her name on the board, emphasizing the positive change it signifies for girls in sports in her region. Her success has inspired around forty girls from Bundelkhand to pursue cricket, signaling a shift in parental attitudes toward supporting daughters in athletics.
- •Kranti Gaud recorded a five-wicket haul against England.
- •Her name was added to the Lord’s honours board.
- •Gaud faced significant societal barriers to pursue cricket.
- •Around 40 girls from Bundelkhand are now playing cricket.
- •Her success is changing parental attitudes in her community.
- 9:14 AMYahoo Sports — Kranti Gaud says Lord's honours board 'feels like a dream' after England Test heroics
"Kranti Gaud achieved a significant milestone with a five-wicket haul at Lord's. Her accomplishment marked the culmination of a challenging journey from rural Madhya Pradesh. She faced societal resistance and overcame numerous barriers to pursue her cricketing aspirations. Gaud's success has inspired approximately forty girls in her region to take up the sport. This development signifies a positive shift in parental attitudes towards daughters in sports.
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