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WPL 2023 team analysis: Gujarat Giants count to on all-round abilities

The Giants will have to utilise the abilities of their Indian stars to be able to win the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League

WPL 2023 team analysis: Lanning-led Delhi Capitals ready to create history

We take a look at all teams' strengths and weaknesses and what could make them win the title. The first team is Delhi Capitals

How Women's Premier League stacks up against other top sports leagues

Ever since the announcement of the Women's Premier League (WPL) was made last year, it has been whole-heartedly welcomed by all stakeholders in women's cricket

From Shafali Verma to Sophie Ecclestone, Top 10 of the WPL 2023 lineup

The stage is set for the inaugural edition of the Womens Premier League (WPL), to be held from March 4 to 26 in Mumbai, as the squads have assembled, raring to compete to be crowned the champions

From Smriti's RCB to Healy's UP Warriorz, 87 players ready for WPL action

WPL is finally here and it will change the lives of hundreds of women cricketers in India and across the world, taking the game to a next level in the upcoming years

WPL 2023 will transform women's cricket globally: IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal

The much-awaited Women's Premier League (WPL) is all set to kick-start from March 4 in Mumbai for which there's a lot of excitement among women cricketers as well as BCCI officials

WPL a big step forward to professionalise Indian women's cricket

Ever since the BCCI started to administer women's cricket in 2006, things got better year by year, be it domestic or international cricket

UP Warriorz name Australian batter Alyssa Healy captain for inaugural WPL

UP Warriorz have named star Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy as their captain for the inaugural Women's Premier League, scheduled to be held next month in Mumbai. The UP Warriorz, owned by Capri Global Holdings Private Limited, have put together a dynamic and well-balanced squad for the franchise based league. Healy, one of the most recognised faces in women's cricket, is a highly experienced and seasoned campaigner, having played 139 T20Is for Australia, scoring close to 2,500 runs, with one century and 14 fifties. She is also considered to be one of the best wicket-keeper batters in the sport, with 110 dismissals in T20Is. One of the senior-most members of the dominant Australian side, Healy has been a vital cog in the wheel, and is known to reserve her best performances for the biggest stages, such as the 2020 Women's T20 World Cup final in Melbourne. "I am delighted to have the chance to captain the UP Warriorz in the inaugural edition of the historic WPL that will

Women's Premier League: BCCI awards title sponsorship rights to TATA Group

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has awarded the title sponsorship rights of the Women's Premier League (WPL) seasons 2023-2027 to TATA Group.

After IPL, Tata Group bags title rights for Women's Premier League

Tata Group on Tuesday bagged the title rights for the inaugural Women's Premier League beginning in Mumbai on March 4. A BCCI source told PTI that Tata has secured the rights for five years. The Indian multinational conglomerate had last year replaced Vivo as the title sponsor for the Indian Premier League. "The deal has been inked for five years," the source said. The first edition will be played in Mumbai at two venues, Brabourne Stadium and DY Patil Stadium. The sale of media rights had fetched BCCI Rs 951 crore and the five teams were sold for Rs 4700 crore. At Rs 3.40 crore, Indian opener Smriti Mandhana was the most expensive buy at the auction held earlier this month.

Delighted to announce Tata Group as title sponsor of WPL: Jay Shah

The WPL 2023 will begin with a blockbuster clash between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians on March 4 at the DY Patil Stadium

Women's T20 World Cup: Matthews credits WI fielding for win against Pak

Skipper Hayley Matthews hailed West Indies' fielding as the key to their thrilling three-run win over Pakistan at the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup, here.

Batter Smriti Mandhana named RCB captain for Women's Premier League

Royal Challengers Bangalore have expectedly named senior India batter Smriti Mandhana as their captain for the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL). The left-handed India vice-captain was signed in the recent auction held in Mumbai for Rs 3.40 crore, the highest price for a player in the WPL auction. The announcement was made through a video shared on the franchise's social media handles, which had messages from RCB talisman Virat Kohli and current men's team skipper Faf du Plessis. "Now it's time for another No. 18 to lead a very special RCB team in WPL. Yes, we are talking about Smriti Mandhana. Go on Smriti. You will have the support of the best team and the best fans in the world," Kohli said. On announcing Mandhana as the captain, RCB chairman Prathmesh Mishra said: "Smriti is central to our play bold philosophy and cricketing plans. We have handed her the leadership role, and we are confident that Smriti will lead RCB into greater heights." On her role as the RCB women's t

RCB appoints Sania Mirza to mentor women's team ahead of WPL 2023

Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza, who played her last Grand Slam at the Australian Open last month, was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore team as their mentor in the inaugural Women's Premier League. "It is a pleasure for me to join the RCB women's team as a mentor," the winner of six Grand Slam and 43 WTA titles said in an RCB statement. "Indian women's cricket has seen a tectonic shift with the Women's Premier League, and I am really looking forward to being a part of this revolutionary pitch," Mirza said in a statement issued by the franchise. "RCB and its brand philosophy perfectly resonates with my vision and outlook as that's how I have approached my playing career and it's also how I see contributing to sports post my retirement. "RCB has been a popular team and much followed team in the IPL over the years. I am immensely happy to see them building a team for the Women's Premier League... "It will push the women's sports to new heights in the country, open new doors

Extremely unfortunate to see Pak players missing out on WPL: Urooj Mumtaz

After a clash against India in the Women's T20 World Cup match, Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof was also asked about the WPL auction, and she said players from Pakistan would love to play in any league

Women's T20 World Cup: India aim to improve bowling against West Indies

Having got the better of Pakistan in the lung-opener, India would endeavour to put up an improved bowling show against West Indies in their second Women's T20 World Cup match here on Wednesday. The Indian batters, without vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, managed to complete their highest successful chase in the T20 World Cup in the win against Pakistan. Mandhana missed the tie against Pakistan owing to a finger injury but the star opener is likely to be back in the team against the West Indies, who are coming off a big loss against England. The Indian bowlers were guilty of taking their foot off the pedal in the back end of the innings, allowing Pakistan to score 91 runs in the second half of their innings. They will be keen to give a better account of themselves. With tougher oppositions expected as the tournament progresses, the Indian bowlers couldn't have asked for a better opponent than a familiar West Indies side, whom India beat twice in the recent tri-series. If India want to

WPL auction: Smriti Mandhana goes to Royal Challengers for Rs 3.4 cr

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur picked up by Mumbai Indians for Rs 1.8 cr