The evolution of cricket as a game has brought many opportunities for women and given them the confidence to stand out their foot on the ground and mark their name. Females are receiving great opportunities on the cricket ground whether it be in playing or doing commentary. They have done their best and entertained spectators with their amazing commentary. Here are some of the best women cricket commentators in the world who are known for their work:
Anjum Chopra: Anjum Chopra is a former Indian cricket player and she has played around 3000 ODI runs during her career peak. She is known to be one of the fine women cricket commentators and she is one of the star-studded commentators for Indian Premier League matches. She is also a motivational speaker and writer for the cricket game. During her career span, she has been the captain of India’s National Women Cricket Team.
Lisa Sthalekar: Lisa Caprini Sthalekar is the former Australian player and captain of Australia’s Women International Cricket Team. She is the first player to score 1000 runs and take 100 wickets in an ODI Cricket match. Under her guidance, Australia won the Women's Cricket World Cup in 2013. After she retired from cricket, she was seen commentating for Indian Premier League matches and Women’s Big Bash League.
Isa Guha: Isa Guha is the former player for England and has played in the Women's World Cup two times. She cites winning the 2009 World Cup for England and is defined as a great player. She is an England Cricket Commentator, television and radio cricket broadcaster. Her commentary during the IPL matches has been praised a lot and doing a great job since then.
Charlotte Edwards: Charlotte Edwards is the former cricket player of England and has been Captain for England’s Women Team. During her career span, she is the first woman to score 2000 runs in T20 Internationals. She is the first-ever player to score 2500 runs in T20 International matches. After retiring from her cricket career, she is one of the latest editions to the commentator list and is among the top female commentators in cricket in the world.
Melanie Jones: Melanie Jones is the former player of Australia’s cricket team. She has been the captain of Australia’s Women’s National Team. Melaine Jones scored 1000 ODI runs during her career. After retiring from cricket she commented on various men, women's cricket matches across the globe. These include various T20 leagues, Indian Premier League, Pakistan Super League, Women's Big Bash League and many others.
Here are some of the women voices of sports who have played well and entertained us a lot through their work and amazing gigs. They have done a fantastic job and made a fine path to lead women in sports broadcasting.