# Women’s cricket growth now outpacing men’s game, called ‘era-defining’

Women’s cricket is experiencing record-breaking growth in attendance, viewership, and participation, now outstripping the men’s game. The Guardian reports this trend is described as “era-defining,” signaling a major shift in the sport’s global popularity and investment. This matters because it reflects broader changes in gender equality and commercial viability in professional sports.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/08/womens-cricket-growth-t20-world-cup-england-india-icc) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:37 GMT