350. The Economics & Politics of Women's Test Cricket
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This episode discusses the future of women's Test cricket, exploring its economic challenges and the reluctance of cricket boards to invest in it.
Hi there! Welcome to Episode 350 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. At the Home of Cricket, the women's Test between India and England is far more than just another fixture. For decades, women were excluded from playing at Lord's, making every red-ball match at this iconic venue a reminder of how far the game has come and how much further it still has to go. This episode asks a question that sits at the heart of the women's game today: does women's Test cricket genuinely have a future, or has it simply never been given the opportunity to succeed? Nitesh Mathur of Broken Cricket Dreams joins us as we break down the economics of women's Test cricket, exploring the financial realities, broadcasting challenges, scheduling constraints, and the growing reluctance among several cricket boards to invest in the longest format. As franchise leagues continue to expand and white-ball cricket dominates commercial conversations, where does Test cricket fit into the women's game? The timing of this debate couldn't be more significant. Just days after a packed crowd of 28,887 spectators turned up at Lord's for the Women's T20 World Cup Final, proving that fans will show up for the women's game…
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