Girls Cricket in India: Why the Scene is Changing Fast

Three years ago, if you searched for a girls-only cricket academy in most Indian cities, you would find almost nothing. Today, the story is very different. Academies across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Jaipur and dozens of other cities have opened dedicated girls batches — and demand is growing faster than supply.

What Changed?

Several things happened at once. The Indian women's cricket team's performance at the 2017 and 2020 World Cups captured the national imagination. Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma became genuine household names. Suddenly, parents who had never considered cricket for their daughters started asking questions.

BCCI's Investment in Grassroots Women's Cricket

The BCCI has significantly increased its investment in women's domestic cricket over the past few years. The Women's Premier League (WPL) created a new set of role models and — more importantly — demonstrated that women's cricket is commercially viable. This has filtered down to the grassroots level, with more state associations funding girls' programmes.

The Facility Gap

Despite the progress, a significant gap remains. Most cricket academies in India were built for boys and have not made structural changes to accommodate girls. Separate changing rooms, female coaches, and appropriate training environments remain rare outside major cities.

What CricketNearby Is Doing

CricketNearby was built with girls' cricket as a core focus from day one. Every listing on our platform is tagged with one of three girls-specific badges: Girls Only, Girls Welcome, or Girls Batch Available. We verify these claims directly with the academy before publishing.

If you are looking for a girls cricket academy near you, start your search on CricketNearby — it is the only directory in India that specifically filters for girls-friendly facilities.