Women’s cricket has garnered attention in recent years, particularly in India. Toward the end of 2022, the BCCI announced equal pay for both men’s and women’s cricket teams which was a revolutionary move that will encourage growing women to pursue cricket in India. But the spotlight comes with its pros and cons.
Our recent performances haven’t been what fans have expected, with the team losing out in the semi-finals of the 2023 T20 World Cup and then going on to lose bilateral limited over series to both England and Australia. Our only solace has been our continued dominance in the test format, but as Indian fans, nothing gets us like dominating all formats. That’s where the WPL comes in.
The IPL has brought so many youngsters the opportunity to showcase their talents in what is the undisputed most-watched cricket league in the world. As a result, Indian cricket has flourished with numerous players vying to perform at their best for their country. The WPL could do the same for women’s cricket in India, with the second edition taking place this year. Although the teams are lesser than the IPL, a lot more women players will adorn the spotlight and in a few years the results are bound to show.
Since the teams can only have 4 foreigners (excluding the additional associate foreign player), the Indians will have to play the pivotal role and some proven match-winners will emerge. The WPL is a promising league and a beacon of hope for the betterment of our team. And the landscape of women’s cricket will be altered forever.
