The inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians at Dr DY Patil Stadium on March 4th marks a brand new period in Indian cricket historical past. After years of ready, the BCCI has lastly offered a T20 league solely for girls, which can begin with a grand opening ceremony.
Sania Mirza spent high quality time with the RCB ladies, giving them recommendation about dealing with strain, shutting down the surface noise, and made it clear that they will come to her anytime for assist! We’re fortunate to have you ever with us, @MirzaSania. _#PlayBold #SheIsBold #WPL2023 pic.twitter.com/WJjDLLBa7T
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) March 4, 2023
Notably, three IPL franchise homeowners, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Delhi Capitals (DC), have expanded their horizons by investing in WPL groups. These groups are anticipated to copy their success within the IPL and create a buzz within the WPL too.
Before the beginning of the event, RCB brought about a stir by appointing tennis legend Sania Mirza as their mentor. Although Sania lacks cricketing data, her invaluable expertise within the sporting world can encourage and encourage RCB gamers. However, it is crucial that the workforce receives cricket-specific teaching and steering from their coaches to boost their efficiency.
“First of all, it’s such a pleasure to be part of RCB. I know nothing about cricket…not really. What I am gonna do? What I am gonna talk to the girls? For me, I am recently retired – last week actually – so I was like, what’s my next step in life? My next step in life was to try and help women athletes around and in India or in any sport. To help with the mental aspect of things which I have been through in past 20 years,” the tennis icon mentioned.
“Somebody has anything to talk about, I am here. I can give you my number, even when I am not here, I am available on the phone. So, yeah we can have a chat and I am really excited to be part of it.”
RCB, led by Smriti Mandhana, will start their marketing campaign in opposition to Delhi Capitals in a day recreation on March fifth. The workforce contains a number of famend gamers like Heather Knight, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Dane van Niekerk, Megan Schutt, Richa Ghosh, and Renuka Thakur.
