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After the announcement of the five teams of the Women's Premier League (WPL) by the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI), women cricketers from abroad called it a historic day and said that it would have a great impact on women's sports all over the world.
The BCCI earned Rs 4669.99 crore from the sale of five teams of the first Women's Premier League (WPL), while Adani Sportsline spent the most Rs 1289 crore for the Ahmedabad team (Gujarat Giants).
Former England cricketer-turned-commentator Isa Guha wrote, "Historic day for the women's game."
A landmark day for the women's game https://t.co/CSWi6yqaTy
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) January 25, 2023
Former Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar wrote, “This is definitely historic.
The women's game is already breaking records even though not a single match has been played in it yet.
This is exciting enough.
Congratulations to BCCI and everyone involved in it.
These teams in WPL were announced as Adani (Ahmedabad), Indiawin (Mumbai), RCB (Bangalore), JSW (Delhi) and Capri Global (Lucknow).
It sure is HISTORICAL.
The women's game breaking records already & they haven't even played a game yet.
This is so exciting.
Congratulations to @BCCI & all involved.
Teams announced: Adani (Ahmedabad) Indiawin (Mumbai), RCB (Bangalore), JSW (Delhi), Capri Global (Lucknow) #WPLhttps://t.co/q9Q4LRw68c
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 25, 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL) team owners Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) made successful bids for Rs 912.99 crore, Rs 901 crore and Rs 810 crore.
Australia's fast bowler Megan Schutt wrote that it is fantastic not only for women's cricket but for women's sports around the world.
He wrote, “This is the beginning of an era.
Fantastic for women cricketers, but fantastic for women's sports all over the world."
Incredibly exciting 👏🏼 this marks the start of an era.
Great for female cricketers but also great for female sport across the globe 🌎 investment equals opportunity 🙌🏼 #WPLhttps://t.co/Tb36EsMRkl
— Megan Schutt (@megan_schutt) January 25, 2023
New Zealand's Frances Mackay wrote, "A big day for women's cricket.
Look at this number.
Can't wait for the Women's Premier League."
Huge day for women's cricket.
Look at those numbers!
Can't wait for the Women's Premier League!
#WPLhttps://t.co/mpSy0QyN5A
— Frances Mackay (@FrankieMac71) January 25, 2023
Australian bowling all-rounder Jessica Jonassen said, "Wow, what an incredible result for the ladies."
England fast bowler Kate Cross gave advice to those who underestimated women's sports in the past.
"The BCCI has recognized something special and this will give women cricketers the platform they deserve," she said.
Today is the day where you get to put your middle finger up to all those people who have devalued women's sport..
The @BCCI have recognized something special is happening and are going to give female cricketers the platform they deserve
Here comes the #WPL 👏 🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/hQy8GpLuoX
— Kate Cross (@katecross16) January 25, 2023
South Africa's Marizanne Kapp, England's Danielle Wyatt and Australian Holly Furling have said the women's league will be 'life-changing'.
Watt tweeted, "This is fantastic.
Today is the day that changed the landscape of women's cricket and women's sports forever.
Game and life changing step.
This is amazing!
👀 👏🏼 how exciting ☺️ #WPLhttps://t.co/HRbgW7oJYH
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) January 25, 2023
Marizanne Kapp wrote, "Big day for women's cricket."
How exciting, big day for women's cricket 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/LzxaNP3IGT
— Marizanne Kapp (@kappie777) January 25, 2023
Former cricketer Mel Jones said, "A day when you have no words but at the same time you have a million words to say."
When you have no words… but a million words at the same time.
🤯🤯🤯 https://t.co/duLy4Blxs5
— Mel Jones (@meljones_33) January 25, 2023
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