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ACA launches Women's Premier League to boost women's cricket
The Andhra Cricket Association is a group that takes care of cricket in the state of Andhra Pradesh, in India.
They have started a brand-new cricket league just for women, called the Women's Premier League.
Four teams will play in this league.
The games will happen from September 15 to 26 at a stadium in Mangalagiri.
More than 200 women players have signed up to be picked by the teams.
The teams are being sold to businesses that want to support the league, and one company paid almost 89 lakh rupees for its team.
The money made from the league will help players, especially those who need extra financial support.
The league also wants to find talented players from villages and small towns.
Former Indian cricket captain Mithali Raj says this will help find future players for the Indian national team.
The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) launched a four-team, franchise-based Women's Premier League to promote women's cricket in Andhra Pradesh.
The league will be held from September 15 to 26 at the Mangalagiri Cricket Stadium.
More than 200 players have registered for the player auction.
Eleven bidders took part in the franchise auction, which began at a base price of Rs.35 lakh.
Former India women's captain Mithali Raj called the league a significant milestone for women's cricket in the state.
- Who
- The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA), led by president Kesineni Sivanath, alongside former India women's captain and ACA women's cricket coach Mithali Raj and ACA Operations Director D Kalyan Krishna.
- What
- Launched a four-team franchise-based Women's Premier League to promote women's cricket in Andhra Pradesh.
- Where
- At the Mangalagiri Cricket Stadium in Andhra Pradesh; announced at the ACA office in Vijayawada.
- When
- Announced at a press conference on Saturday; the league will be held from September 15 to 26.
- Why
- To promote women's cricket, provide a platform for talented players particularly from rural areas, and nurture players who could eventually represent the country.
Key facts
- Organizer
- Andhra Cricket Association (ACA)
- League
- Women's Premier League
- Teams
- 4 franchise-based teams
- Dates
- September 15 to 26
- Venue
- Mangalagiri Cricket Stadium
- Franchise auction bidders
- 11 bidders, base price Rs.35 lakh
- Highest franchise bid
- Rs.89 lakh (Ushodaya Enterprises Private Limited)
- Registered players
- More than 200
Quotes
Kesineni Sivanath
ACA president and Vijayawada MP
“The Women’s Premier League would be a significant milestone for women’s cricket in Andhra Pradesh. It will help identify and nurture talented players who could eventually represent the country.”
thehansindia.com
“The ACA will extend all necessary support to women cricketers and create better opportunities for them.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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