Some attendees were more interested in women’s IPL than men’s: Harmanpreet Kaur. Kaur is presently competing for Trent Rockets in the Women’s Hundred competition.
The debut season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) was unquestionably a success. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians won the first-ever women’s T20 tournament in India, defeating the Delhi Capitals in the final.
According to Harmanpreet, the WPL has changed the game for female cricketers. The 34-year-old believes that people are more interested in the women’s IPL than the men’s. She also noted that the WPL may add additional teams in the coming years. Providing opportunities for more emerging talents in the country.
“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 remark on the Daggers & Lyds podcast. “They enjoy 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 girls should get this chance,” she added.
Kaur, who is presently competing for Trent Rockets in the Women’s Hundred competition. Also discuss her experience playing in T20 franchise leagues outside of India.
“When I first got to play in the WBBL, it was a fantastic opportunity because we were all playing domestic cricket before that.” There were no foreign players present. Then I arrived to play in the KIA league, and I got to play with English players. Such opportunities are necessary,” she continued.
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Goswami showed me how to adjust to international cricket: Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur also discussed India’s upcoming away bilateral series against England in 2022. Where veteran fast bowler Jhulan Goswami would bid her international career farewell. The 34-year-old remembers the series, describing it as an emotional experience because the speedster was the one who encouraged her to pursue the sport at the world level.
“It was a very emotional experience for me.” 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 adjust 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 incredibly thrilled that we did so well, winning all three games,” Kaur said.
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