'Really excited for WPL': New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine opens up on inaugural season

New Zealand women’s cricket team captain Sophie Devine spoke about Women’s Premier League during captain’s press conference ahead of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. Speaking to reporters, Devine revealed her thoughts about new and exciting tournament, while terming it elephant in room at World Cup. A total of five teams will lock horns against each or in inaugural Women’s Premier League this summer.

As reported by cricket.com.au, Sophie Devine said, ”It's elephant in room. It's a really unique experience. It's ermous. You talk about glass ceilings and I think WPL is going to be next st. I am really excited about it. As female cricketers, this is something we have never been through before. On every scale, it's going to be awkward. That's word we have spoken about”.

WPL auction to be held on February 13: Reports

player auction for WPL will reportedly be held on February 13 in Mumbai, which is three days after World Cup begins. Revealing thoughts on auction, New Zealand skipper added, “Some people are going to get picked up; some people won't. And you are going to get a value attached to what you are worth which, as human beings, is t nicest [thing], to be perfectly honest. But it's also a job and it's what we've put our names in for”.

Which are participating teams at WPL?

This comes days after five teams were sold in an auction by BCCI for a combined bid of INR 4669.99 crore. Three out of five teams were bought by Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners. Mumbai Indians’ parent company, Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd fetched rights to own Mumbai-based WPL team for 912.99 crores. 

Alongside MI, RCB’s parent body Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd bought Bengaluru-based team for 901 crores. Delhi Capitals owners JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd bought Delhi WPL side for 810 crores. While Capri Global Holding Pvt. Ltd. bought Luckw WPL team for 757 crores, Adani Sportslilne Pvt. Ltd spent maximum money and bought Ahmedabad WPL franchise for 1289 crores.