#Review: Women in Blue by Suprita Das

Women in Blue is a lovely tribute to the women who have changed the story of Indian cricket. The book brings together the journeys of sixteen remarkable cricketers, including Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Kranti Gaud, Pratika Rawal, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh, Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and others. Their stories focus not just on cricketing achievements but also on resilience, family, struggles, setbacks and the determination it took to reach the international stage.

Visually, the book makes a strong first impression. The cover is fabulous, and the blue-and-orange colour palette beautifully reinforces the idea of the “women in blue.” The glossy, fairly heavy pages give it a premium, substantial feel. The layout is clean, with clear chapter headings, comfortable indentation and well-spaced paragraphs that make the text easy to navigate.

What I particularly like is that the stories are accessible enough for young readers and offer real-life role models rather than fictional heroes. The book can spark conversations about sport, perseverance, gender stereotypes and ambition.

If I had one recommendation, it would be to include a few more photographs, timelines or quick fact boxes for younger readers. Some sections are slightly text-heavy. Overall, though, this is an inspiring, relevant and beautifully produced book—especially for children discovering the incredible world of women’s cricket.

Find this book here.