Isa Guha

I do speak a bit of Bengali.

— Isa Guha

I am High Wycombe born and bred.

— Isa Guha

I used to play badminton in winter.

— Isa Guha

Mum was the strongest person I knew.

— Isa Guha

England is leading the way in women's cricket.

— Isa Guha

I'm a big one for music.

— Isa Guha

It goes without saying that I try to do everything to the best of my ability.

— Isa Guha

My brother was playing hockey, tennis, badminton... I basically copied everything he did.

— Isa Guha

At a personal level, doing well in the Ashes and winning it was a high.

— Isa Guha

It's about who holds their nerve under pressure.

— Isa Guha

I haven't played men's Test cricket, I've played women's Test cricket.

— Isa Guha

People say that because I'm short I get a lot more skid off the pitch.

— Isa Guha

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

— Isa Guha

You want to get both sides of the story and it's my role to try and bring that out of people.

— Isa Guha

I realised my dream of playing for England when I first met Claire Taylor and then Charlotte Edwards at the age of…

— Isa Guha

Jess Ennis, Chrissie Ohuruogu, Vicky Pendleton and Laura Trott, to name a few, have acted as female role models in England.

— Isa Guha

With tournaments such as the Women's Big Bash and the Kia Super League, women are now well practised in the art of…

— Isa Guha

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

— Isa Guha

In 2015, I was privileged to host the first ever televised Women's Test match during the 2015 Women's Ashes on Sky Sports,…

— Isa Guha

I'd like to thank my family and friends for their continual support over the years and to all those involved in helping…

— Isa Guha

My first game was against India and while my roots will always be Indian I was born in England and wanted to…

— Isa Guha

Broadcasters realise there is a large percentage of women that watch cricket and it was the Caribbean Premier League that first got…

— Isa Guha

I started playing cricket with my brother in our back garden when I was eight. The garden was long and thin, so…

— Isa Guha

When I was 11 I was scouted by the Thames Valley under-21s. It was really daunting. I was scared for my life…

— Isa Guha

It's no secret that women's cricket needs India performing on the global stage, and any male support is welcome - with key…

— Isa Guha

What I love in television is when you have the banter between the presenters, that's what makes a really good programme. That's…

— Isa Guha

I am following the IPL. I think it would be great for the women's game, creating more competition and showcasing the world's…

— Isa Guha

Many England girls have grown up playing men's cricket and trained in county men's academies, so they've faced 70-80 mph bowling. So…

— Isa Guha

Back in 2005, we lost in the semi-final of the World Cup and that was a great learning curve for the team.…

— Isa Guha

I prioritise different things at different times, so when a cricket tour is coming up, cricket takes priority. But then there are…

— Isa Guha

I've always been an England fan. I was born and bred here.

— Isa Guha

I definitely feel more attached to Kolkata than anywhere else in India.

— Isa Guha

Just having the support from the male players is important as the women's game moves forward.

— Isa Guha

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

— Isa Guha

We believe that we can win no matter what situation.

— Isa Guha

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

— Isa Guha

It would be great to see more Asian women playing cricket at every level.

— Isa Guha

I have had a bowl with the pink ball but it was in a day game at Wormsley.

— Isa Guha

T20 is the vehicle to make cricket a truly global game.

— Isa Guha

Once you get on the pitch you know you've got a job to do.

— Isa Guha