The reason why most of the girls who have been crowned world champions now grew up being the only girls on the cricket field wasn’t always straightforward discrimination. Though that must have happened too, as boys decide amongst themselves that the girl will be the last one to bat, after they are all done. But there were other reasons too. Not all coaches might know how to coach girls. Also some boys would be wary that bowling fast will end up hurting the girl. So punches are pulled. Story continues below this ad The Maharashtra women’s team was already in celebration mode on Sunday morning, as we had won the maiden Senior Women’s T20 trophy, beating Madhya Pradesh by 12 runs in the final. Shafali Verma had been playing this tournament when she was called up to replace Pratika Rawal in the World Cup semifinal. I have played for India in the past, and can talk a little about how this World Cup win matters, and not just to the 15 in the squad. Women’s …