Australia’s vice-captain and wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy said the advent of the women’s IPL would put tremendous pressure on other global organizations and countries around the world to promote women’s cricket.
She said, “[Women’s IPL] will change women’s cricket for the better.
“It will probably put a lot of pressure on other global organizations and countries around the world to lift it. That’s probably the best way I can say.” It means that It’s going to be a great match here in India.”
The first edition of the women’s competition will take place in March with five teams participating. While the count is yet to be confirmed, at least a dozen business entities including several owners of men’s IPL teams, will be participating in the franchise auction for the five Women’s IPL teams, organized by the BCCI on January 25.
“When people really are passionate about their [men’s] IPL teams here, it’s a great thing and hopefully they get behind the women’s one too,” Healy said. “It’s obviously the next step for the game and the opportunity for some players to come over [to India] and play in a world-class tournament, at great grounds, and be very well supported is the next stage of the game.”
Viacom 18 won the media rights to telecast the Women’s IPL by paying INR 7.09 crore per match for the five years from 2023 to 2027. The teams will be assembled via an auction and the players have a deadline of January 26to register for it. Capped Indian players can set a base price ranging from INR 30 lakh to INR 50 lakh while the uncapped Indian players can set theirs at INR 10 lakh or INR 20 lakh. Record crowds gathered at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium last month and at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium for the women’s bilateral T20I series between Australia and India, which Healy announced before the start of the women’s IPL. .
“The fact that there are only a few people who are rooting for this series is [great to watch],” she said. I look forward to the opportunity to participate and I think it will be a great experience.
“I am happy to confirm that BCCI is behind this. And apparently they just recently announced pay equity for women as well. I think they have the potential to win a lot of world championships in 15 years.And knowing they are well supported and valued within the organization gives them the confidence to do just that. can.”
Healy has played in various T20 leagues around the world, including the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), the now-defunct Women’s Cricket Super League, and The Hundred. She also participated in the Women’s T20 Challenge organized by BCCI. Healy said leagues like the WBBL, now in its eighth season, are helping players develop and playing against international teammates, making players more aware of their weaknesses than ever before. says it needs to be worked on.
“To be honest, I don’t feel like I approached [WBBL] very differently,” she said. “I’m still out trying to hit the first ball of the six! No, I won’t do that.” “It has been great for our development as cricketers. Being able to play the regular game at home at a high level will be a big part of our growth as players.
“You play in the domestic league and everyone knows you inside and out. They know your strengths and weaknesses. You play against teammates you play with in Australia. So there is nothing to hide. And I think it’s a great opportunity to personally hone my skills, beat the competition, and try to show something new. gave me