Fowzieh Khalili is a former Indian cricketer who represented the India women's national cricket team during the formative years of women's international cricket in the country. She was among the early generation of Indian women cricketers who took the field in international fixtures following the establishment of the Women's Cricket Association of India (WCAI) in 1973.
Key facts
| Full name | Fowzieh Khalili |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Role | Cricketer |
| Represented | India women's national cricket team |
Background
Khalili played in an era when women's cricket in India was administered separately from the men's game by the Women's Cricket Association of India. Indian women played their first Test match in 1976 and their first One Day International in 1978, and the late 1970s and early 1980s saw a small pool of players forming the core of the national side.
Career
Khalili appeared for India in international cricket during this early period. She featured in matches against touring sides and in overseas tours that helped establish India as a competitive presence in women's cricket alongside countries such as Australia, England, New Zealand and the West Indies.
Significance
As a member of the early India women's squads, Khalili belongs to the cohort of cricketers who laid the groundwork for the later expansion of women's cricket in India. The administrative integration of women's cricket under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2006 built upon the foundation created by these pioneer players.
Related topics
- India women's national cricket team
- Women's Cricket Association of India
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Women's cricket in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q5476489