Sophie Ecclestone and women’s cricket make history at Lord’s as England bowl out India

Sophie Ecclestone etched her name in history by becoming England's leading women's wicket-taker as the first-ever women's Test match at Lord's unfolded. The emotional opening day honored former female cricketers who missed out on Test cricket, with a ceremonial bell ringing set the stage. England made a strong start, bowling out India for 285, with Ecclestone's performance setting the tone for what could be a landmark series. This historic match signifies a significant step forward for women's cricket, marking a moment of recognition and progress for the sport.