Instagram User Claims to Predict Women Cricketers' Performance Using Menstrual Cycle Data
An Instagram user, Raj Gomani, claimed to predict women cricketers' performances by analyzing their menstrual cycle phases alongside match data, using this method to guide betting decisions during the Women's Premier League (WPL). He cited Indian player Smriti Mandhana as an example and said he applied the approach to an entire WPL team. The video sparked online debate over privacy, ethics, and the legality of using such personal information for gambling, with many questioning the source and reliability of the data.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: news18, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–28/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 21 Sept, 09:10 am. Other outlets followed.