Devajit Saikia, secretary of Assam’s tourism-promoting Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), recently spoke in his first off-the-record interview with the Stumped program. He spoke about the highly-anticipated upcoming Women’s World Cup, to be hosted in India. The full, 37-minute interview includes lots of great behind-the-scenes detail about how India is preparing for — and anticipating — this big moment in women’s cricket.
The Stumped programme, which can be heard on BBC Sounds, has Saikia talking about all of this and much more in connection with the Women’s World Cup. He reminded everyone just how important this tournament is for the growth of women’s cricket. He underscored the BCCI’s commitment to making this as successful as possible.
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Throughout the interview, Saikia was unapologetic about the logistical challenge kryptonite. He talked about the major steps that the BCCI took to ensure a better experience for players and fans. He said the excitement of the tournament could lead to creating a generation of new female cricketers in India and around the world.
The BCCI secretary’s appearance on Stumped reflects a growing recognition of women’s sports and the need for continued support and visibility. With the Women’s World Cup just around the corner, Saikia’s perspectives help add to the discussion surrounding equality and opportunity in cricket.
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