Harmanpreet Kaur has been named Mumbai Indians (MI) captain for the inaugural edition of Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Kaur, 33, recently led Team India in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023, w𒁏here she finished with 118 runs iꦯn 5 matches, including a half-century in the semifinal against Australia.
Kaur was signed by MI for INR 1.80 crore at the WPL 2023꧒ Auction in Mumbai earlier𝓀 this month.
Starting from a base price of INR 50 lakh, Harmanpreet was involved in a three-way bidding war between MI, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC). The star batter was the second player to be bought at the auction after Smriti Mandhana.
“I have always seen Mumbai Indians doing well in the IPL. I have the opportunity to be a part of MI and hope we will make a good time. The auction is a game-changer for all of us. It will change women’s cricket, not just in India. MI fans have always been great and hoping to emulate the men’s team,” Kaur said after being roped in by the Mumbai-based fওranchise.
jersey and all she brings. 🫶— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)
The final꧃ of WPL 2023 will be played at the Brabourne Stadium on March 26.
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