Former England goalkeeper and current fielding coach of Gujarat Giants Sarah Taylor believe Women’s Premier League (WPL) Rapidly promoted the development of women’s cricket in India, especially in terms of batting power and game awareness.

‘They’re moving too fast’: Sarah Taylor on India’s new era

In an interview with Press Trust of India (PTI), Taylor highlighted how dramatically the situation has changed in just one year. According to her, Indian women’s cricket is transcending its traditional reputation for grace and timing, embracing power and sportsmanship at an unprecedented rate.

“They’re on their way. It’s scary where the girls were last year and where they are now,” Taylor said. “The strength of the domestic competition here is unbelievable. In five years, India will absolutely be flying.”

Taylor points out that even players who don’t look tall can now get off the ropes with ease – something that wasn’t common in the Indian women’s game just a few years ago.

One of the most noticeable changes, Taylor said, is the standardization of six hits on the domestic circuit. She pointed out that young Indian batsmen are no longer limited by their size when it comes to generating electricity.

“There are young girls who are small but can hit straight sixes,” she explained. “This kind of power wasn’t part of the game before.”

Taylor believes this shift is a direct result of better training methods, increased confidence and regular participation in high-quality competitions – elements that the WPL brings together into one ecosystem.

WPL: The perfect launching pad for India’s global success

Taylor stressed that the WPL comes at the right time for India, especially with the Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in England later this year. She believes the league prepares Indian players for the pressure of elite tournaments by replicating a high-stakes environment.

“They play under the lights and compete against some of the best players in the world,” Taylor said. “They are watching how top international players play cricket and collecting little tidbits.”

She added that this experience ensures that young Indian players walk into the World Cup with confidence rather than intimidation. “Going into the World Cup, these girls should have no problem. They’ve been there, done that.”

Young talent like Anushka Sharma portends bright future: Taylor

Taylor also singled out emerging names such as Anushka Sharma As a symbol of India’s promising future. She praised the young players’ desire to learn, saying it was the driving force behind their rapid improvement.

“They want to learn, and that’s the best thing,” she said. “They’re only going to get better.”

Taylor believes a combination of raw talent, exposure and a growth mindset could make India one of the most dominant forces in women’s cricket over the next decade.

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Sarah Taylor reflects on her early retirement from international cricket

Away from the WPL, Taylor also reflected on her international career and clarified that her decision to retire from England at the age of 30 was not solely due to mental health concerns, as was widely believed. Instead, she said it stems from choice and contract clarity.

“From a factual perspective, given the meetings that were taking place, I knew I wasn’t going to get the contract,” she revealed. “I didn’t particularly want that meeting and it ended up being like, ‘Okay, I’m done.'”

Taylor described her retirement as what she called “A wonderful career” Adding that the experience shaped her approach as a coach.

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This article was first published in women’s cricket websiteone cricket era company.