The WPL action is slated to be held on February 13 in Mumbai, a day after India's T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan.
Nearly a decade after Sachin Tendulkar hung up his boots, Mumbai cricket's most famous surname 'Tendulkar' was back on the Wankhede scoreboard.
Mumbai Indians' skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said it was a dream come true to begin the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League with such a massive win.
Indian opener Smriti Mandhana on Sunday admitted that playing back-to-back matches was tough.
The incumbent England skipper Heather Knight backed under-fire Smriti Mandhana, the costliest player in WPL, who had a poor run with the bat, to come back stronger.
It was guts and gumption showcased gracefully as UP Warriorz defeated Gujarat Giants by three wickets in a thrilling last-over chase courtesy of Grace Harris.
Major League Cricket will be the first professional T20 league in the United States, with the inaugural season scheduled to be held later this year.
If the deal comes to fruition, it will make Hampshire the first county side to be owned by an overseas franchise.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur called it a 'dream' after Mumbai Indians emerged champions of the inaugural Women's Premier League after beating Delhi Capitals in the final, in Mumbai on Sunday.
The journey has been tough and unconventional, but it has been worthwhile as Kerala tribal Minnu Mani became the only girl from the state to play in the WPL.
India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has signed a last-minute deal to play for Northern Superchargers in the upcoming Hundred tournament in England, replacing Australia's Heather Graham.
Alice Capsey brought up the joint-fastest half-century at a Women's T20 WorldCup during her stunning knock
Hardik likely to return for Afghanistan T20Is next month and Dravid's contract to be discussed after South Africa tour, BCCI secretary Jay Shah told media on Saturday.
'We have got a team of a lot of stars. It has probably given the freedom at the top of the order'
'I didn't like that most of the teams have opted for foreign players as captains because it's an Indian league'
Gautam Gambhir backed the struggling KL Rahul, stating that every player goes through a lean patch and Rahul shouldn't be singled out.
England beat India by four wickets in second T20I, win series
Smriti Mandhana expressed her overwhelming joy on winning a gold medal
Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.
Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2023, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has undertaken the renovation works that are essential prior to the quadrennial extravaganza.
'It's a pretty short tournament, we can't dwell on it. In franchise cricket, even after two losses we can turn it around quickly.'
Australia's Big Bash League boosts player payments amid T20 talent war
After pulling off a thrilling win in their opener, Grace Harris sounded confident ahead of the second WPL game against the Delhi Capitals.
'Things get easier for me in this zone and today I think it was one of those days when I was more relaxed because the team is so brilliant, everyone is so positive. We are all backing each other.'
Mumbai Indians is now a truly global franchise with presence across two genders, three continents, four countries and five leagues.
Smriti Mandhana isn't actually known to be the most prolific T20 player -- her career T20 International average of 27.32 is middling at best. There have been failures too, but her ability to analyse and assess them honestly is a rarity in modern sport.
Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday felicitated the India Under-19 women's cricket team, who won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa.
IMAGES from the WPL match played between RCB and Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on Monday.
The ICC from the next cycle will award the same prize money to men's and women's champions and runners-up teams at its global events.
Teams can also review wide and no balls in the upcoming IPL, and Hesson said it's a welcome move.
In his congratulatory message to Sania, the PM conveyed that Sania has left an indelible mark on Indian sports, inspiring the coming generation of athletes.
India's tennis icon Sania Mirza, who played her last Grand Slam at the Australian Open last month, was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore team as their mentor in the inaugural Women's Premier League.
Out of 409 players, 246 are Indians and 163 are overseas of which eight are from the associate nations.
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty slammed India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur for her conduct, stating that she brought up the umpiring issue as India ended up on the losing side in the third and final ODI.
Kohli's decision to quit RCB captaincy came after he had made up his mind to step down as India's T20 skipper, following the 2021 T20 World Cup
Team-wise list of players during WPL auction
The five teams -- Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, RCB, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz -- will be bidding for 90 players in a list of 409.
The defeat has dented RCB's prospects of advancing further.
'The next ODI World Cup is at home and we have not won a global event yet at the senior level. I am sure the BCCI is prioritising that and will keep these players in the mix.'
India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur came much cheaper for Mumbai Indians at nearly half the price of Mandhana at Rs 1.80 crore.
