India’s win itself wasn’t surprising. Apart from India, none of the other nations has a full-fledged red-ball competition

Kranti Gaud took five wickets before Smriti Mandhana once more piled on the runs against England as India continued to dominate the inaugural women's Test at Lord's on Saturday.

Kranti Gaud's five wickets and Smriti Mandhana's solid knock put India in a commanding position against England in women's Test cricket.

Yastika Bhatia achieved a historic Test century at Lord's. She became the first woman to score a Test hundred at the iconic venue. India declared their second innings at 341 for…