Mrs Nita Ambani Named World’s Most Powerful Woman in Cricket Business

cricexec’s Inaugural Women’s Power 50 Places Her at No. 1, as India Records the Highest Representation of Any Country

Mumbai, 9 July 2026: Mrs Nita Ambani has been named the most influential woman in the business of cricket, topping inaugural Women’s Power 50 by cricexec, the dedicated trade publication for the global cricket industry. The list identifies the 50 women with the greatest influence across cricket’s commercial ecosystem, spanning governance, investment, franchise ownership, broadcasting and commercial partnerships.

Mrs Ambani’s position at the top of the list reflects her influence across one of cricket’s most valuable ecosystems.

“The business of cricket is evolving rapidly, and women are playing an increasingly important role in shaping its future across governance, investment, broadcasting, franchise ownership and commercial partnerships. The Women’s Power 50 celebrates those leaders and provides a definitive annual record of the people driving the game forward off the pitch,” said Zee Zaidi, Founder & Publisher, cricexec.

India recorded the highest representation of any country on the list, with 4 of the top 5 spots going to Indian leaders, reinforcing the country’s position as the commercial epicentre of world cricket. Other names on the list include Preity Zinta and Juhi Chawla, jointly ranked No. 3, former India captain Mithali Raj, and broadcasters Sanjana Ganesan and Mayanti Langer.

The Women’s Power 50 will be compiled annually by cricexec’s editorial team through an assessment of each candidate’s impact, reach and influence across the global business of cricket.

For the complete Women’s Power 50 list, visit cricexec.com/wp50.