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Lisa Sthalekar: International Cricket Legend
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Published 10th September, 2025.
Lisa Sthalekar is a 4x World Cup Winner and Inductee into both the ICC and Australian Cricket Halls of Fame, recognised as one of the most influential figures in the history of women’s cricket. Lisa is also the first woman to have scored over 1000 runs and taken 100 wickets.
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This episode is part of a special series in partnership with the Australian Government and their Centre for Australia–India Relations. These episodes highlight the growing ties between Australia and India across tech, business, media, culture, and sport. With around one million people of Indian heritage now in Australia—the fastest growing large diaspora—this series shares the untold stories of change makers shaping both nations’ futures.
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Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast.
It’s now time to explore your curiosity.
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In this special episode, Lisa Sthalekar shares her powerful journey across cricket, culture, and identity:
▪️ Adopted from Pune at 3 weeks old and raised across the US, Kenya, and Australia
▪️ Rose to become the first Indian-origin captain of an Australian cricket team and 4x World Cup Winner
▪️ Worked full-time while playing for Australia and balancing burnout, grief, and ambition
▪️ Helped shape women’s cricket on and off the field from contracts to commentary
▪️ Reflects on identity, representation, and building deeper Australia–India ties
This is Lisa like you’ve never heard her before.
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