‘Maiden Innings’ is a book by Kapil Pathare, an author and entrepreneur, that celebrates the untold stories of Indian women in cricket. The book aims to change the habit of overlooking women’s achievement in the sport by showcasing the strong character of the team as role models for women worldwide. It pays tribute to the unsung heroes of Indian women’s cricket, emphasizing their endurance, passion, and unwavering commitment to the sport. The book focuses on the newest generation of women cricket stars while tracing the journey of the six golden girls that Indian women’s cricket, namely Diana Fram Edulji, Shantha Rangaswamy, Shubhangi Kulkarni, Purnima Rau, Anju Jain, and Anjum Chopra. The greater half of the book is dedicated to India’s Final Fabulous Fifteen, giving an inspiring account of how Indian women scripted cricketing history.
Kapil Pathare is a director of VIP Clothing Ltd, Shogun Chemicals Pvt Ltd, partner of Blackjack Hospitality & Pako Hindustan, and Jet Klean laundry. As an entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in business, he is recognized as a Business Doctorate for his mystical leadership and management. Possessing a philosophical side and magnanimous keenness for cricket, he has penned three books, including his latest one, ‘Maiden Innings,’ emphasizing the evolution of women’s cricket in India.
The book is available on all online platforms.
