Archive · 9 Jan 2026
WPL Speed Queen Initiative Hunts Fast Bowlers
The WPL and BCCI have started a special program called 'WPL Speed Queen' to find and help young female fast bowlers in India.
They are looking for girls aged 19 and under, and 23 and under, who can bowl fast.
The girls can send videos of themselves bowling, and experts will watch them to pick the best ones.
These selected bowlers might get to practice with WPL teams and could even play for India one day.
The program is happening in different cities and aims to make women's cricket stronger by having more fast bowlers.
It's like a big talent search to find the next star fast bowlers for India!
WPL and BCCI launch 'WPL Speed Queen' initiative to discover female fast bowlers in U-19 and U-23 age groups.
Trials are being held in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Gujarat, Bengaluru, and Mumbai to address the shortage of pace bowlers in Indian women's cricket.
Aspiring bowlers can register and upload videos of their bowling, which will be reviewed by AI and expert coaches.
Selected bowlers may serve as net bowlers for WPL franchises, gaining exposure and potential pathways to the main squads or national team.
The initiative aims to boost the confidence of women's cricket and create more opportunities for young, uncapped players.
- Who
- WPL and BCCI
- What
- Initiative to discover and develop female fast bowlers in U-19 and U-23 age groups
- When
- Started on January 5, 2026, with trials continuing in various zones
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Gujarat, Bengaluru, Mumbai
- Why
- To address the shortage of pace bowlers in Indian women's cricket and provide a pathway for young talent
- Initiative Name
- WPL Speed Queen
- Organizers
- WPL and BCCI
- Target Age Groups
- U-19 and U-23
- Trial Locations
- Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Gujarat, Bengaluru, Mumbai
- Selection Process
- AI and expert coach reviews
- Potential Outcomes
- Net bowlers for WPL franchises, national team consideration
- Video Requirements
- Side-on bowling videos, 10MB max, various formats accepted
- Initiative Goal
- Boost female fast-bowling talent in India
