Quotes from Isa Guha

I wasn't aware of women's cricket until I was 10. We grew up following the men's game.

When I first started playing cricket for England, there was hardly any coverage.

I don't have much knowledge about Indian culture, but I try to keep a tab of what's happening down here.

The 'Natmeg' from England's Natalie Sciver attracted a lot of attention as a brilliant piece of improvisation, which requires every bit as much talent as a Tillakaratne Dilshan 'scoop,' or a Jos Buttler 'ramp' shot.

My parents were proud of the fact that I was playing cricket, they used to ferry me around during the weekends to play the game.

It's no secret that women's cricket needs India performing on the global stage, and any male support is welcome - with key voices like Sachin Tendulkar stating that women's cricket is critical to the future of our game, hopefully people will listen.

I feel very lucky and grateful that I've been welcomed by the Australian public.

I am following the IPL. I think it would be great for the women's game, creating more competition and showcasing the world's best players from different countries. It would also be a stepping-stone to women's cricket becoming professional.

I realised my dream of playing for England when I first met Claire Taylor and then Charlotte Edwards at the age of 11. I didn't even know there was an England Women's team until then.

It's about being true to who you are as a person. For example, I'm not going to shy away from an opinion because I have played cricket, whereas other women who haven't played cricket might be more journalistic about their approach.

Something we do every tour is to choose a song for the team CD that gets played in the dressing room prior to games.

What I love in television is when you have the banter between the presenters, that's what makes a really good programme. That's why it is so important for me to have good relationships with people I'm commentating with.

That's how cricket should be broadcast. Ball-by-ball calling is important but you've got to be lighthearted like you're down the pub with your mates.

I started playing cricket with my brother in our back garden when I was eight. The garden was long and thin, so it was perfect for us to play cricket in. We'd use a crate as the wicket. We broke quite a few windows.

Before my parents came to England from Calcutta in the 1970s, they used to go to games at Eden Gardens.

With four women commentators, the IPL have shown they have faith in women commentators to do a good job.

My dream was always to play for England, having grown up in the U.K . Playing India as part of my first test match was a coincidence, and it was never an issue. My job was to do a good job for England!

I used to play badminton in winter.

I love the multi-format series. Within it they've found a way to retain Test matches and England v Australia in the Test arena, they were always my favourite matches to play in.

Looking back over all the sporting spectacles of 2016, I still pinch myself at the things I was fortunate to witness in person.

One of my heroes growing up was Darren Gough, he always made things happen and I wanted to be like him.

Broadcasters realise there is a large percentage of women that watch cricket and it was the Caribbean Premier League that first got me to commentate a men's international T20.

My parents are proud of my achievements. They send articles to my grandparents in India. Everyone's happy I'm doing something I want to do.

I read the Guardian when I can get it, but I have to admit I mostly turn to the sport.