A Weekend of Dreams and Courage at ICC Women’s Cricket Week

As the sun dipped behind the hills of Thimphu this weekend, the RMD Centre in Babesa, Bhutan’s first-ever indoor cricket stadium, echoed with something extraordinary — not just the crack of bat on ball, but laughter, cheers, and the quiet hum of confidence taking root. Over 435 young women from 11 schools traded their Saturday and Sunday leisure time for cricket, for camaraderie, for a chance to discover the strength within themselves.

For two days, the centre was transformed into a playground of possibility. Girls who had never held a bat felt the thrill of connection as the ball met their swing. They ran between wickets with unrestrained joy. They shared the pitch with Bhutan’s national women’s players, whose guidance went far beyond technique — it was about showing these young athletes what it means to believe in themselves, to take space, and to never hesitate to dream.

There were no perfect strokes, no worry over rules. There was only courage. There was only joy. One participant, cheeks flushed from the excitement, summed it up perfectly: “We may forget how many runs we scored, but we’ll never forget how it felt to play together.” That sentiment was repeated in smiles, laughter, and the confident way these young women stepped up to every ball.

The weekend left marks deeper than any scoreboard could capture. For many, this was the first time stepping onto a cricket field, holding a bat, or imagining a future in sport. For all, it was a lesson in inclusion, resilience, and the power of encouragement. Cricket became a mirror reflecting their potential: fearless, strong, and unstoppable.

Bhutan Cricket’s vision for this event was clear — cricket should belong to everyone, regardless of experience, skill, or background. The opening of the RMD Centre as the nation’s first indoor cricket stadium was more than an infrastructure milestone; it was a doorway to opportunity, a stage for dreams, and a sign that the sport is taking root across the country.

As the ICC Women’s Cricket Week comes to a close, the impact lingers long after the final cheer. These young women leave the field inspired, confident, and energized to chase every dream, stay healthy, and never doubt the strength they carry inside themselves.

Tashi Delek to Bhutan Cricket — for creating a space where girls are seen, where their potential is nurtured, and where cricket becomes a bridge to confidence, empowerment, and self-belief. The weekend may be over, but the journey has just begun. From Babesa, the sound of cricket now carries a new rhythm — the rhythm of girls rising, swinging, and believing.