Bangalore has not been able to win the Indian T20 League title so far, but there is no doubt that the franchise is one of the favourites in the league going into the 2023 season. They have the tournament’s longest-serving one-franchise player, star Indian batter, Virat Kohli. Some of the legendary players such as AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle were also part of this team. Bangalore now has a landmark moment as they would have a team in the Women’s Indian T20 League.
Kohli has expressed his happiness and congratulated the team management on buying the Bangalore-based franchise in the Women’s cash-rich league. He tweeted and wrote that “Well played, Banglore! So thrilled that my team has won the bid for the Bengaluru Women’s T20 League team. Can’t wait to cheer for our women in Red and Gold,” Kohli tweeted.
Well played, RCB! So thrilled that my team has won the bid for the Bengaluru Women’s Premier League team. Can’t wait to cheer for our women in Red and Gold. #ItsHerGameToo #PlayBold@RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/fIwSDzL5oK
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 25, 2023
Women’s cricket and paves the way for a transformative journey: Jay Shah
The first season of the Women’s T20 League can be organized from 4 March. While the Indian T20 League 2023 can be organized from 31 March, according to reports. Recently five teams have been selected for the first season of the Women’s League. Among the five, Ahmedabad was sold for the highest price (₹1289 crore), followed by Mumbai ( ₹901 crores), Bengaluru ( ₹901 crore), Delhi ( ₹810 crores), and Lucknow ( ₹757 crores).
The Women’s T20 League marks a tipping point in the legacy of women’s cricket in India. From the sport being available as a hobby to steps being taken towards an increasingly professional setup, the women’s game has come a long way. The Indian Cricket Board Secretary Jay Shah also tweeted about the same.
“Today is a historic day in cricket as the bidding for teams of the inaugural Women’s T20 league broke the records of the inaugural Men’s Indian T20 League in 2008! Congratulations to the winners as we garnered Rs. 4669.99 Cr in total bid. This marks the beginning of a revolution in women’s cricket and paves the way for a transformative journey ahead not only for our women cricketers but for the entire sports fraternity. The tournament would bring necessary reforms in women’s cricket and would ensure an all-encompassing ecosystem that benefits each and every stakeholder.”
Today is a historic day in cricket as the bidding for teams of inaugural #WPL broke the records of the inaugural Men's IPL in 2008! Congratulations to the winners as we garnered Rs.4669.99 Cr in total bid. This marks the beginning of a revolution in women's cricket and paves the
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 25, 2023
