WPL 2024 will be held in only one state: Jay Shah. The Women’s Premier League 2023 was similarly host in only one city, Mumbai.
Following the successful sale of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, the enthusiasm for the tournament’s second edition is at an all-time high, with fans eager to witness their favorite clubs compete on the pitch. BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) Secretary Jay Shah has revealed some details regarding the forthcoming edition of the competition, stating that the T20 extravaganza will begin in the second or third week of February 2024.
Shah further indicated that the competition will take held in a single Indian state. Notably, the inaugural WPL held just in Mumbai, at the Brabourne Stadium and the DY Patil Sports Academy.
“We have decided to hold the tournament in February.” We will most likely begin in the second or third week. In terms of the venue, it will be host in a single state exclusively for practical reasons. “Logistics are very important for us this time; next time we can figure it out [having more venues],” Shah was cited by ESPNCricinfo as saying.
In addition, Shah state that the event will stage in additional locations in the future after negotiations with the franchisees.
“We can do it in both Bangalore [Karnataka] and Uttar Pradesh.” We have so many sites, even in Gujarat, where we have Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and Baroda will be able to develop their own stadium in a few years. Essentially, it is a collaborative decision made by the teams and the BCCI. We’ll sit down and make a decision together. We will notify you. “It will definitely be in one state,” he continued.
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Kashvee Gautam became the most expensive uncapped player in WPL history
Meanwhile, 30 players sold during the second edition auction. Allowing the five organizations to complete their squads. Uncap Indian bowler Kashvee Gautam, along with Annabel Sutherland, became the auction’s equal most expensive player after being sold for INR 2 crore to Gujarat Giants and Delhi Capitals, respectively.
Aside from them, another uncapped India player. Vrinda Dinesh, sold to UP Warriorz for a hefty 1.30 crore. In contrast, reigning champions Mumbai Indians paid INR 1.20 crore for experienced South African spinner Shabnim Ismail, while Gujarat Giants paid INR 1 crore for Phoebe Litchfield.
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