Overview
- Mirza and Ghosh spoke in a fireside chat moderated by Mayanti Langer at the Future Makers Conclave during the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, which concluded Thursday at BIEC.
- Drawing on two decades in elite sport, Mirza said online praise and abuse should not sway athletes and described becoming “thick‑skinned” as media scrutiny evolved.
- Mirza said technology and analytics support training and recovery but stressed that AI cannot replace talent, hard work, or commitment.
- Ghosh outlined her path from Siliguri—training with boys due to limited opportunities—to the WPL and youth World Cup, noting growing parental support for girls in sport.
- Reports highlighted India’s maiden Women’s World Cup win on November 2 in Navi Mumbai, with Ghosh contributing 235 runs, as a driver of the sport’s visibility and louder online commentary.