“It was something new to watch,” Harmanpreet Kaur claims some fans loved “game changer” WPL more than IPL

Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Mumbai Indians, recently discussed the WPL's success and claimed that fans are more interested in women's matches than men's.

“It was something new to watch,” Harmanpreet Kaur claims some fans loved “game changer” WPL more than IPL

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In an incredible year for Indian cricket, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) emerged as a success, driving women’s cricket to new heights. Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, led the WPL to unparalleled success, even surpassing the IPL’s popularity. The franchise-based T20 cricket league organized by the BCCI took the spotlight from March 4 to March 26, with five fearsome teams competing in 22 thrilling matches. These riveting contests took place at the Brabourne Stadium and DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.

The inspiring captain of the winning Mumbai Indians team, Harmanpreet Kaur, expressed her enthusiasm for the tournament’s success. She disclosed that the level of excitement for women’s matches even exceeded that for men’s events. Kaur highlighted the importance of the WPL and the intense interest it generated among supporters. Looking to the future, Kaur expressed confidence for the league’s expansion, expecting more clubs and a greater number of international players.

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“WPL was a game changer for us. That tournament was so good. Everyone loved it back home. The response we got, trust me, some of the audience was more interested in women’s IPL than men’s because it was something new to watch,” Harmanpreet said on the podcast.

Women’s cricket enthusiasts came together to celebrate the inaugural season, which was an immense hit. Kaur’s participation in international T20 competitions such as the WBBL and KIA League exemplified the need for such platforms to cultivate talent. The Women’s Premier League has established the standard for the future of women’s cricket in India by virtue of its remarkable debut season.

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Harmanpreet Kaur wants more Tests for Indian women’s cricket team

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Harmanpreet Kaur has aslo stressed the importance of test matches in women’s cricket, calling for more international and domestic matches played with the red ball. Kaur believes the upcoming Tests against England and Australia will have a major impact on women’s cricket.

The Indian women’s team will play the lowest number of Test matches among the four FTP countries in the present cycle, which runs from 2022 to 2025. The growing urge to strengthen the longer format in women’s cricket is reflected in Kaur’s call for additional Test matches.

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