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Growth of women's sport
The large crowd expected at Lord's for this women's Test match, with over 30,000 tickets sold, shows the growing popularity and commercial appeal of women's sport. This fixture builds on a 50-year history of women's cricket at Lord's, reflecting a wider trend of increased visibility and investment in female athletes.
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