Gujarat Giants likely name for Ahmedabad franchise in WPL: Reports
The Ahmedabad franchise of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is likely to be named Gujarat Giants. Incidentally, the men's team from Ahmedabad is also known as Gujarat Titans.
In a recent tweet, the director of Adani Enterprises, Pranav Adani, confirmed that the Ahmedabad franchise will be called Gujarat Titans. He said:
“I look forward to the Gujarat Giants standing out as the top team in this new, exciting league.”
The Ahmedabad franchise of the Women's Premier League (#WPL) will be called Gujarat Giants.
"I look forward to the Gujarat Giants standing out as the top team in this new, exciting league," says Pranav Adani -- Director, Adani Enterprises.
The statement came as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed five teams for the inaugural WPL season. Here are the successful bidders:
Adani Sportsline Pvt. Ltd (Ahmedabad), Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd (Mumbai), Royal Challengers Bangalore (Bengaluru), JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd (Delhi), and Capri Global Holdings Pvt. Ltd (Lucknow).
The BCCI received a total bid of Rs 4669.99 crore for the Women's T20 tournament, which was more than the men’s IPL in 2008.
“Our women cricketers shine on the global stage” – Roger Binny on WPL
BCCI president Roger Binny that the WPL will help Indian Women cricketers shine on the global stage. He said:
“I’m confident that the league will help our women cricketers shine on the global stage. The league will give players from India and abroad a chance to learn and grow together. It will pave the way for development at the grassroots level with the inclusion of more women cricketers.”
The BCCI secretary Jay Shah added:
“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.”
He continued:
“The #WPL would bring necessary reforms in women's cricket and would ensure an all-encompassing ecosystem that benefits each and every stakeholder. The @BCCI has named the league - Women's Premier League (WPL). Let the journey begin”
The @BCCI has named the league - Women's Premier League (WPL). Let the journey begin....
As per ANI, the player auction will take place in the first week of February. The auction purse will be ₹12 crore per franchise. The players are registered in two categories – uncapped (Rs 10 and 20 lakh) and capped (Rs 30 to 50 lakh).