The next WPL will most likely take place during Diwali, with a larger window: Jay Shah The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah announced a home-and-away format for the next edition of the WPL. Disclose that the competition will take place in 2023 during the Diwali festival time. Shah further state that the event will not be held in the year 2023, but rather in a different time frame than the next edition.
“We are considering scheduling the WPL in a home-and-away format during the Diwali holiday; not two seasons in a year, but just a different time frame. ” “Women’s cricket now has a dedicated audience base. This number will only grow as we anticipate an encouraging turnout at the next WPL. ” Jay Shah state during an April 14 media session.
The inaugural WPL featured five teams competing in 22 matches from March 4 to 26 at only two venues. Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai and Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. However, with the IPL reverting to a home-and-away format. Dhumal also announced the same concept for the WPL in order to expand women’s cricket and reach a new audience. He did, however, clarify that the 2019 edition will remain a five-team event, but that there is room for more teams in the future.
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“Well started, half done.” WPL has had a fantastic start, and the future will be even greater than what we’ve seen thus far. ” We start with five teams, but there is room for more teams in the future given the pool of players that will be available in the coming years.” Dhumal state on April 5.
The series against Afghanistan means that the BCCI will have to find a broadcaster in the interim. The agreement with Star India having come to an end in March this year. Following the home ODI series against Australia. Shah suggested that the four-year media rights tender is likely to be release in September. When India will host Australia for three ODIs at home, increasing the likelihood of roping in an interim broadcaster for the Afghanistan T20Is.
“The Media Rights tender will be release as per schedule this year (June-July) and will depend on the Afghanistan tour, but more likely the process will start from the Australia series (in September),” Shah said. “The Board will speak to all stakeholders concerned and will come up with an interim decision (for broadcaster).”
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