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India women made history by winning back-to-back one-off Tests against England and Australia at home. Following a remarkable 347-run victory against England in Mumbai, they secured a hard-fought eight-wicket win against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium. The four-day game started with India dismissing Australia for 219 in their first innings and then amassing a massive 406-run total in their own first essay, with four half-centuries leading the charge. Despite a fightback from Australia, India restricted them to 261 in the third innings, leaving themselves a target of 75 to chase down

The hosts completed the chase, losing only two wickets, to claim their first-ever Test victory against Australia. While the Indian fans celebrated the historic win, it also highlighted the issue of the lack of Test matches for the Indian women's team. Despite their impressive performances, they have had few opportunities to play Test cricket. The current generation of Indian women cricketers are yet to lose a Test, both at home and away. Their victory against England was the largest winning margin in women's Tests

In addition to their recent home wins, they also drew their one-off away Tests against England and Australia. The team's dominance deserves recognition, especially considering the incredible records of individual players like Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana, and Jhulan Goswami. Another concerning aspect is the huge disparity in the number of Tests played between the men's and women's teams. While the excuse of declining popularity has been used to justify the limited matches for the women, the discrepancy is stark. Over the past two decades, the Indian women have played only 11 Tests, while the men have played 95

For a nation passionate about cricket, it is imperative that the talent of the women's team is showcased more often in the purest format of the game. The growing popularity of the women's game in India, along with the star power of the Indian players, warrants more opportunities for them to play Test cricket. Indian players have been vocal about their desire for more Test cricket. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her wish for more Test matches, highlighting that she has played only five Tests in her 14-year career, compared to 127 ODIs and 158 T20Is. Player of the match Sneh Rana also emphasized the importance of inspiring upcoming cricketers through their recent Test victories

With the hunger and dedication of the players evident in their performances, it is only fair that they are given the chance to play more Test matches in the future. In conclusion, India Women's recent success in Test cricket against England and Australia highlights the need for more opportunities for the team. Their impressive performances, coupled with the passion of the players and the increasing popularity of the women's game, make a strong case for more Test matches. It is time for the Indian women's team to be rewarded with more red-ball cricket and to inspire future generations of players.