Former England wicketkeeper and current Gujarat Giants fielding coach sarah taylor believe in Women’s Premier League (WPL) Women’s cricket in India has fast-tracked the growth, especially in terms of power-hitting and match awareness.
“It’s scary how fast they’re improving”: Sarah Taylor on India’s new era
In an interview with the Press Trust of India (PTI), Taylor highlighted how dramatically the scenario has changed in just a year. According to him, Indian women’s cricket is moving beyond its traditional reputation for beauty and timing, embracing power and athleticism at an unprecedented pace.
“They’re on their way. It’s scary where the girls were last year and where they are now,” Taylor said. “The power coming into the domestic game here is incredible. In five years, India will absolutely blow up.”
Taylor said that even players who do not look physically imposing are now crossing the ropes with ease – something that was much less common in the Indian women’s game a few years ago.
One of the most significant changes, according to Taylor, is the normalization of six-hitting in the domestic circuit. He said that when it comes to building strength, young Indian batsmen are no longer limited to their bodies.
“You have young girls who are small but hit sixes straight down the field,” she explained. “That power wasn’t part of the game before.”
Taylor believes this change is a direct result of improved training methods, increased confidence and regular exposure to high-quality competition – elements that the WPL has brought together into a single ecosystem.
WPL: An ideal launchpad for India’s global success
Taylor stressed that the WPL has come at the right time for India, especially with the Women’s T20 World Cup being held in the UK later this year. He believes that the league has prepared Indian players for the pressure of elite tournaments by replicating the high-risk environment.
“They’re playing in tough games, under lights, with some of the best players in the world,” Taylor said. “They are watching how the top international players play cricket and learning the little things.”
He said the experience ensures that young Indian players will enter the World Cup with confidence rather than fear. “Going to the World Cup, these girls should have no problems. They’ve been there, done that.”
Young talents like Anushka Sharma indicate bright future: Taylor
Taylor also highlighted emerging names like Anushka Sharma As a symbol of India’s promising future. He appreciated the hunger to learn among the young players and termed it as the driving force behind their rapid improvement.
“They want to learn, and that’s the most beautiful thing,” He said. “They’re only getting better.”
According to Taylor, the combination of raw talent, performance 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 is considering her early retirement from international cricket
Apart from the WPL, Taylor also reflected on his international career and clarified that his decision to retire from England duty at the age of 30 was not just about mental health, as is widely believed. Instead, he said it stems from clarity around selection and contracts.
“From a factual standpoint, given the meetings that were taking place, I knew I would not be offered a contract,” he revealed. “I didn’t particularly want that meeting, and it became a case of saying, ‘Okay, I’m done.'”
Taylor described his retirement as a logical conclusion which he “Amazing career,” He said the experience has shaped his perspective as a coach.
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