New Delhi, Nov 29 (IA N S) – BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the recent triumph of India’s women’s team gave new life to Thursday’s WPL auction, and that the league could raise the level of women’s cricket in the years ahead.
The first‑ever mega auction in New Delhi saw 67 players selected, including 23 from overseas, with all five franchises spending a combined ₹40.8 crore. The fourth season will run from 9 January to 5 February, beginning with 11 matches at DY Patil Stadium in Navi‑Mumbai before moving to Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
“This WPL auction has actually become very significant after the recent victory of the Indian team. So that has opened up the gateway for Indian girls to grow bigger and bigger in their careers. That’s why this auction gets a special significance because of the recent success of Indian women,” Saikia told viewers in a video shared by WPL on their “X” account on Saturday.
He also highlighted the presence of USA pacer Tara Norris, saying that her inclusion shows how the WPL is helping players from associate nations compete alongside the world’s best. Norris, who played for Delhi Capitals in 2023 and recorded a five‑wicket haul, will now represent UP Warriorz in 2026.
“So you have seen a lot of young girls who are part of the Indian team (play in the WPL), as well as we are helping the fringe play also, as they get this opportunity. One best thing is that one girl from the USA also got that opportunity. That means cricket is growing big, India is growing big.”
“Now after this World Cup victory, a lot of big names are being part of WPL as well as Indian cricket. So you can see ChatGPT and other companies are joining this league and this shows how the game is growing bigger and bigger and I’m sure this will take women’s cricket to a different level in the coming years,” added Saikia.
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