A Big Moment for Women in India

My colleague Mujib Mashal writes about how a huge victory on the cricket ground could change the lives of women and girls.

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India Wins Women’s Cricket World Cup

A team that faced seemingly insurmountable odds wins its first championship, with wider ramifications for the role women play in public life.

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How an Elite Public High School Set Mamdani on the Path to Politics

Zohran Mamdani’s time at the Bronx High School of Science expanded and helped shape his views of New York, from the cricket pitch to politics.

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India-Pakistan Tensions Lead to Trophy-Less Cricket Final at Asia Cup

Months after a military conflict, a cricket tournament brought the Indian team three victories over its fiercest rival but few signs of an easing in bitterness.

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India-Pakistan Tensions Hit New Pitch With Cricket Snub

The Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistani opponents at the first meeting of the sides since the two countries exchanged hostilities this year.

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Deadly Crowd Crush Mars Celebration for Indian Cricket Championship

At least 11 people were killed, officials said, as assembled fans tried to push their way into a stadium for hastily arranged festivities.

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IPL Cricket League Games Could Be Canceled Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

In the past, cricket helped bring the two countries closer. But separating the growing political tensions from the sport has became almost impossible.

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Pakistan Hosts Top Cricket Championship, but India Skips the Party

India has refused to play its Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, which is hosting its first major global tournament in almost 30 years.

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