New Delhi: Former India women's team captain Diana Edulji was "expecting" a role in revamped Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and was now gearing up for a "new challenge" after being named one of the four administrators by the Supreme Court.

Edulji's main focus will be on promotion of women's cricket, a cause that she has championed over the years and also the formation of a players' association, which she feels is a must for looking after the well being of cricketers.

One of the doyens of women's cricket in India, Edulji had played 20 Tests between 1976 and 1991 apart from 34 ODIs. She feels that one area would be to increase the number of Test matches for Mithali Raj and Co.

"I know most of the women's teams don't play Test cricket, but England and Australia still play a lot of longer format matches. If it means that India only play these two countries, so be it. But Test matches for women should increase. It's good that women have graded payment system now, but that also needs to be streamlined," Edulji said.

Another area of focus for Edulji will be formation of a potent players' association that will enable cricketers, both men and women, of all age groups to raise their concerns.

"If you go by the Lodha Panel recommendations, players association is a must even in state bodies, whose apex council must have a male and a female players' representative," said Edulji.

Edulji is known for being outspoken and was an instrumental figure in forcing the BCCI to introduce contracts for women cricketers last year.

"I was asked by amicus curae Gopal Subramanium whether I would like to be a part and I had said 'yes'. I was expecting a role, but I was surprised after being named in the administrators' panel. It is a huge responsibility given to me by the apex court and I will like to do justice to it," Edulji said on Monday.