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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and the Women’s World Cup

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and the Women’s World Cup

Update: 2025-10-02
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Alison Mitchell is in Guwahati and Mumbai to sample the sights and sounds as the long-awaited Women's World Cup gets underway. Joining Alison are the ABC's Brett Sprigg and Akashvani's Charu Sharma.

We speak exclusively to BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia about the growth of women's cricket in India, and whether handshakes will be exchanged ahead of India's match against Pakistan in Colombo.

Plus, President of the Assam Cricket Association, Taranga Gogoi, tell us about the prestige of being asked to assume hosting duties in place of Bangalore.

Photo: Stumped presenter Alison Mitchell with India fans outside the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India. (Credit: BBC)

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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and the Women’s World Cup

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and the Women’s World Cup

BBC World Service