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First ever Women’s IPL set to kick off in 2023

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Cricket News: First ever Women’s IPL set to kick off in 2023 | BCCI planning for Women’s IPL for 2023

The much anticipated and highly spoken about Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) is set to see the light of day in March 2023.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has already made changes to its women’s domestic calendar to make room for the showpiece tournament, with the season to begin in October rather than the usual November. It will begin with the T20 competition on October 11, ending with a one-day competition in February, soon before the Women’s IPL.

BCCI working to launch first ever Women’s IPL in 2023

Earlier this year, both BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and BCCI secretary Jay Shah spoke positively about the possibility of a WIPL tournament.

“We are at the level of formulation to have a full-fledged WIPL. It is certainly going to happen,” Ganguly previously said. “I strongly believe that next year (2023) will be a very good time to start a full-fledged women’s IPL which will be as big and grand a success as men’s IPL.”

Shah pointed to the excellent response the BCCI has received from stakeholders, increasing confidence that the Women’s IPL will be a financial success right away.

“I am thrilled at the kind of response we have got from stakeholders. Multiple existing IPL teams have enquired and expressed serious interest in owning WIPL franchises,” said Shah. This includes the owners of Rajasthan Royals and Barbados Royals.

WIPL would be huge step for women’s cricket

Women’s cricket continues to grow and an IPL can help fast-track that growth even further. For India in particular, who continue to suffer near misses on a national level including the Commonwealth Games 2022 Final, a tournament of this scale can provide a great platform for players to learn their trade.

Also, with the quality of overseas players that will play, the standard of cricket will be high in what is expected to be a five or six-team tournament.

Such an event is one not to miss. That could be the case for retired Indian legend Mithali Raj, who has kept the door open for a possible return.

“I’m keeping that option open,” said Mithali on the ICC’s 100% Cricket podcast. “I’ve not yet decided. There are a few more months to go before the Women’s IPL happens. It would be lovely to be part of the first edition of the Women’s IPL.”

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Charbel Coorey
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