There’s little doubt around the fact that the first season of the Women’s Premier League 2023 was a blockbuster. Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur though, believes that the tournament long in making was more exciting for some than even the men’s IPL.
“WPL was a game changer for us. That tournament was so good. Everyone loved it back home. The response we got…trust me, some of the audience was more interested in women’s IPL than men’s because it was something new to watch,” Kaur said on Daggers & Lyds podcast. “They really liked it. Hopefully we’ll add more teams. I don’t know when it will happen but eventually it will. We do have very good talent back home. Those girls should get this opportunity.”
There’s little doubt that the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League 2023 was a smash hit.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, on the other hand, believes that the long-awaited event was more exciting for some than even the men’s IPL.
“WPL changed the game for us.” That tournament was fantastic. Back at home, everyone adored it. “The reaction we got…believe me, some of the audience was more interested in women’s IPL than men’s IPL because it was something new to watch,” Kaur remarked on the Daggers & Lyds podcast. “They enjoyed it a lot. We’re hoping to add additional teams. I’m not sure when it will happen, but it will. We have a lot of skill at home. Those young ladies should be given this opportunity.”
“It was a very emotional moment for me,” Kaur said, recalling the emotions in the dressing room. Growing up, she was the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, and whenever I got the chance to play with her, she was always really lovely to me. She showed me how to adapt to international cricket.”
“You always respect a friend like that, a teammate like that, who can make you learn things quickly.” When we found out it was her final series, we were determined to win it at whatever cost. We were very excited. We wanted to give it our all for her. And I’m overjoyed that we did so well, winning all three.
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