The inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) player auction is set to take place in Mumbai on February 13th. However, no official statement has been made, and last minute changes are possible. India’s Cricket Control Board (BCCI) sources indicate that the auction, where five franchises will bid for the player’s choice, will be held at a luxury hotel in southern Mumbai. … Read more
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Women’s Premier League team) has announced a new scouting program to recruit fast bowlers from Karnataka. The announcement was made via social media by former Indian international cricketer Vanitha VR, a talent scout for the newly formed team. Social In her media post, she recruited fast bowlers who can bowl faster than 130 km/h. Royal Challengers Sports … Read more
When Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur made her debut in 2009, live coverage of women’s cricket was limited. Too few games, too far away. Sponsors thought twice before participating. Empty grandstands were the norm. Most recently by her 2023, her under-19 team in India won its first World Cup. This is India’s first women’s cricket world title, with the senior team … Read more
Adani Sportsline, the sports development arm of the Adani Group, has appointed former captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, Mithali Raj, as mentor and advisor to the Gujarat Giants ahead of the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). It will be held in March. As a mentor and advisor, Mithali promotes women’s cricket and assists in the … Read more
The Delhi Capitals are considering appointing WV Raman as head coach of the Women’s Premier League, with Juran Goswami likely to take over as bowling coach. “We have offered Juran the role of bowling coach and we are confident she will accept the offer. The Capitals are one of her five franchises to provide teams for the inaugural convention, which … Read more
In a milestone for women’s cricket in India, the Indian Cricket Control Board (BCCI) on Wednesday officially announced the five teams participating in the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Amol Karhadkar and Lavanya Lakshmi Narayanan provide all the updates on the team’s application process and what to expect in the coming weeks. The team is gearing up … Read more
The Ahmedabad-based conglomerate has twice failed bids to acquire the IPL team. His WPL bid of 1,289 kroner turned out to be the highest. Despite its status as one of the country’s leading corporate groups, Gautam’s Adani group has failed twice in the race to win his team in the blockbuster Indians Premier League (IPL). Did. They left no chances … Read more
Virat Kohli responded quickly to the development as he took to social media to congratulate the RCB family. Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli was delighted with the news that his franchise won the women’s premier, his one of his five franchises in his league. The development was announced by BCCI on Wednesday as the Mumbai Indians and … Read more
India’s franchise cricket market has two new players after five Women’s Premier League (WPL) teams were sold on Wednesday. Here’s the scoop on both. Adani Sportline Adani Sportsline is the sports arm of Adani Group, a conglomerate based in Ahmedabad. They’ve been trying to get an IPL team for a while and they were successful so they wasted no time … Read more
In a milestone for women’s cricket in India, the Indian Cricket Control Board (BCCI) on Wednesday officially announced the five teams participating in the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Adani Group made the largest bid for the Ahmedabad team, spending Rs 12.89 crore. Her four other companies with the highest bids were Indiawin Sports Private Limited (a … Read more