"WPL Will Revolutionise Women's Cricket": BCCI Secretary Jay Shah

14.02.2023 - 10:35 sports.ndtv.com

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah said on Tuesday the Women's Premier League will set a template for other sports to follow suit, just like it happened with men's Indian Premier League and it will revolutionise the way people look at women's cricket.

The auction for the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) edition was conducted successfully on Monday. "The WPL is going to revolutionise the way we look at women's cricket.

The huge success of the WPL auction has not only given an opportunity to many prospective talent to showcase their skills on the big stage but also to young budding cricketers to take centerstage on a global level.

The reception from fans around the world has been overwhelmingly positive and this will only continue to grow as the league matures.

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