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"I Didn't Like": Ex-India Skipper Disappointed With Lack Of Indian Captains In WPL 2023

Former India captain Anjum Chopra is a bit disappointed that most franchises have opted for foreign players in leadership roles in the inaugural WPL, saying capable Indian players should have been handed the responsibility. The Women's Premier League begins on Saturday with a clash between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians in the opening match at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. "I didn't like that most of the teams have opted for foreign players as captains because it's an Indian league and will be played in Indian conditions, so Indian players should have been captains if they have capabilities," she said.

Women's Premier League: Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani Among Celebrities To Perform In Opening Ceremony

The most-awaited inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League is all set to kick-start from Saturday, with the first clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The series, which will be running for the next 22 days, will commence with a grand opening ceremony in Mumbai. According the latest update from the BCCI, top-Bollywood celebrities like actress Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani and others will be putting up some memorable performances in front of the crowd, to mark the beginning of a historical series.

'Game-changer' WPL gets underway amid fanfare and expectations

MUMBAI : The inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) begins on Saturday with a match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants in a potentially watershed moment for women's cricket.

T20 World Cup in South Africa highlights progress of women’s cricket

Amid the welter of men’s T20 franchise leagues, Test series, qualifying groups for T20 and ODI World Cups, a women’s T20 World Cup has been played in South Africa. It had its share of surprises, not least of which was that the host nation reached the final, having lost its opening two matches, before losing to a strong Australian team.

Women's Premier League: Beginning Of New Dawn For India's Gen-Next

India's women cricketers will not only get the much-needed exposure to take their game to the next level but also enjoy the perks of a cash-rich tournament when the Women's Premier League (WPL) ushers in a new dawn for the sport in the country. The 21-match tournament will commence on Saturday with Gujarat Giants taking on India captain Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians in the tournament-opener. The WPL will not just be about the creme-de-la-creme of world cricket with huge pay packets and reputations to play for but also for someone like Sneha Deepthi, who would like to prove that motherhood hasn't robbed her of the passion to play elite sport.

WPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore Unveil Jersey For Inaugural Season. See Pics

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) unveiled their jersey for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Thursday. RCB shared a tweet on their official handle to unveil the jersey. The side led by India opener Smriti Mandhana will start their campaign on March 5 against Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium. Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry and Megan Schutt joined the RCB squad on Thursday. In its inaugural edition, five teams - Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz splurged their purse to acquire some of the best talents in the international and domestic circuit.

WPL Will Help Us Overcome T20 World Cup Semi-final Defeat: Jemimah

Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues admitted on Thursday that India's heartbreaking loss against Australia in the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup is still haunting the players, adding that the Women's Premier League (WPL) would help ease the pain a bit. Jemimah and India captain Harmanpreet Kaur's 69-run fourth-wicket stand had put India in pole position to push for victory but the end of their partnership led the side to a five-run defeat against Meg Lanning's Australia. "It has taken a while, honestly. We were in South Africa for two days after the semis (loss). Everyone was not in a great headspace. But coming here (for WPL), being with the family for two days (has helped ease the pain)," Jemimah said during a Delhi Capitals event in Mumbai.

T20 World Cup in South Africa highlights progress of women’s cricket

Amid the welter of men’s T20 franchise leagues, Test series, qualifying groups for T20 and ODI World Cups, a women’s T20 World Cup has been played in South Africa. It had its share of surprises, not least of which was that the host nation reached the final, having lost its opening two matches, before losing to a strong Australian team.

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"I Didn't Like": Ex-India Skipper Disappointed With Lack Of Indian Captains In WPL 2023

Women's Premier League: Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani Among Celebrities To Perform In Opening Ceremony

'Game-changer' WPL gets underway amid fanfare and expectations

T20 World Cup in South Africa highlights progress of women’s cricket

Women's Premier League: Beginning Of New Dawn For India's Gen-Next

WPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore Unveil Jersey For Inaugural Season. See Pics

WPL Will Help Us Overcome T20 World Cup Semi-final Defeat: Jemimah

T20 World Cup in South Africa highlights progress of women’s cricket