Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani on WPL Auction buys: 'MI has always tried to scout, nurture and develop young talent'
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Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani on WPL Auction buys: 'MI has always tried to scout, nurture and develop young talent'

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Mumbai Indians, who had won the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League last year, bought South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk along with the uncapped Indian trio of G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta and Akshita Maheshwari. Mrs. Nita M. Ambani, owner of the Mumbai Indians, expressed her satisfaction with the team Mumbai Indians have assembled for the WPL 2025 season while also outlining the team’s vision and wanting to back youngsters. I am so proud of all the girls who have participated in the auction today and all the girls who have now become part of the Mumbai Indians family: G Kamalini, Nadine de Klerk, Sanskriti Gupta and Akshita Maheshwari.” Mrs. Ambani welcomed the four new players with a message, saying, “We warmly welcome you to the Mumbai Indians family. So, in all, a satisfying day at the auction.” Mumbai Indians are the inaugural champions in the WPL and added four players to complete the 18-member squad by getting South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk and Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Sanskriti Gupta and Rajasthan pacer Akshita Maheshwari in addition to Kamalini.

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Three years of WPL: From player production to larger impact, has the league worked?
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Three years of WPL: From player production to larger impact, has the league worked?

The Hindu  

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Nita Ambani, Harmanpreet Kaur share ‘priceless’ hug after WPL win; MI owner ‘loses words’ in her praise
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Nita Ambani, Harmanpreet Kaur share ‘priceless’ hug after WPL win; MI owner ‘loses words’ in her praise

Live Mint  

Mumbai Indians on Saturday reclaimed the WPL title with a thrilling eight-run win over Delhi Capitals in the 2025 final at Brabourne Stadium. The team erupted in celebrations as Captain Harmanpreet Kaur shared an emotional hug with owner Nita Ambani. 🤗💙 Nita Ambani & Harmanpreet Kaur celebrating Mumbai Indians' glory Unbelievable moment 🤯 A moment of pure joy and pride! …

It’s great to see women’s cricket getting this level of recognition: Meg Lanning
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It’s great to see women’s cricket getting this level of recognition: Meg Lanning

Deccan Chronicle  

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WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians support staff going to polish Kamalini’s skills, says skipper Harmanpreet on U-19 WC sensation
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WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians support staff going to polish Kamalini’s skills, says skipper Harmanpreet on U-19 WC sensation

The Hindu  

She may have been pushed back as India’s reserve wicketkeeper-batter but when it comes to the women in the other blue, Yastika Bhatia has been Mumbai Indians’ preferred wicketkeeper-cum-top order batter in the Women’s Premier League. Our support staff is going to polish her skills and she needs to really work hard,” Harmanpreet said here on Wednesday during MI’s pre-season …

WPL 2025 Auction: TN breakout star Kamalini hopes to take Mumbai Indians by storm
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WPL 2025 Auction: TN breakout star Kamalini hopes to take Mumbai Indians by storm

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu all-rounder G. Kamalini, who was signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹1.60 crore in the WPL mini auction in Bengaluru on Sunday, said she didn’t expect to go for such a hefty amount. Speaking to Sportstar from Kuala Lumpur, an excited Kamalini said, “I am extremely happy to be picked by the Mumbai Indians. Kamalini expressed her gratitude to …

WPL 2025 Auction: Dottin’s Gujarat homecoming, Indian uncapped players earn big
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WPL 2025 Auction: Dottin’s Gujarat homecoming, Indian uncapped players earn big

The Hindu  

Indian national team players found the going tough while the uncapped ones struck gold in the Women’s Premier League mini auction at the ITC Gardenia here on Sunday. Not one among Sneh Rana, Poonam Yadav, Shubha Satheesh, Mansi Joshi and Tejal Hasabnis found an enthusiastic bidder even as the likes of Simran Shaikh, G. Kamalini and Prema Rawat saw gold …

WPL 2025 Auction: Deandra, Simran, Kamalini & Prema Emerge As Most Expensive Players
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WPL 2025 Auction: Deandra, Simran, Kamalini & Prema Emerge As Most Expensive Players

ABP News  

Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, G Kamalini and Prema Rawat fetched big paychecks in the WPL 2025 Auction, which took place at ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru on Sunday. MI roped in uncapped India all-rounder Sanskriti Gupta for Rs 10 lakh while RCB got India U19 pace bowling all-rounder Joshitha VJ for the same amount. UPW filled their last overseas slot by picking …

WPL auctions: Cricket player from Dharavi slums becomes most expensive player; check list of sold and unsold players
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WPL auctions: Cricket player from Dharavi slums becomes most expensive player; check list of sold and unsold players

Live Mint  

WPL auctions took place on December 15. Delhi Capitals had ₹1.75 crore remaining in their fund, Gujarat Giants ₹80 lakh, Mumbai Indians ₹65 lakh, Royal Challengers Bengaluru ₹1.95 crore and UP Warriorz ₹3.7 crore. Mumbai Indians bought South Africa all-rounder Nadine de Klerk for 30 lakh, which was her base price. Simran’s base price was ₹10 lakh while it was …

WPL 2025 Auction: Who is G Kamalini, the TN all-rounder bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs. 1.60 lakh?
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WPL 2025 Auction: Who is G Kamalini, the TN all-rounder bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs. 1.60 lakh?

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu all-rounder G Kamalini was signed by Mumbai Indians for a staggering Rs. 10 lakh, Kamalini saw her price tag swell thanks to Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. 🙌#SuperKingsAcademy💛#TrainLikeASuperKing🦁#WPL#WPLAuction2025pic.twitter.com/v5epwil3Fk — Super Kings Academy December 15, 2024 The 16-year-old Kamalini was the second-top scorer in the U19 Women’s T20 Trophy with 311 runs in eight games, as she helped Tamil …

WPL Auction 2025: Here is the full list of sold and unsold players at the Women’s Premier League mini auction.
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WPL Auction 2025: Here is the full list of sold and unsold players at the Women’s Premier League mini auction.

The Hindu  

The Women’s Premier League Auction for the third season came to a close in Bengaluru on Sunday. - Gujarat Giants Arushi Goyal - 10L - 10L - UP Warriorz BOWLERS READ AS --> Player Name - Base Price - Selling Price - Team Alana King - 30L - 30L - UP Warriorz Jagravi Pawar - 10L - 10L - Royal …

WPL 2025 Auction: Top five Indians players to watch out for
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WPL 2025 Auction: Top five Indians players to watch out for

The Hindu  

The Women’s Premier League Auction for the third season is set to be held on December 15 in Bengaluru. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WPL AUCTION Top five Indians to look out for in mini auction SNEH RANA All-rounder Sneh Rana is likely the most high-profile player in the auction pool this time out. 👏#TNcricket#TamilNaduCricket#TNCApic.twitter.com/ncAE0TWM9P — TNCA December 12, …

WPL 2025: Uncapped Indian players who could set the mini-auction on fire
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WPL 2025: Uncapped Indian players who could set the mini-auction on fire

India Today  

The Women’s Premier League 2025 is all set to take centre-stage in Bengaluru on Sunday, December 15. Here are the Indian players who could fetch a substantial amount in the WPL 2025 auction Nandini Kashyap Nandini Kashyap has been in decent form of late. In the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, she scored 158 runs from nine matches at an average …

The Nita Ambani Effect: How Her Leadership Shaped Mumbai Indians Into Cricketing Powerhouse
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The Nita Ambani Effect: How Her Leadership Shaped Mumbai Indians Into Cricketing Powerhouse

ABP News  

Nita Ambani, the owner of the Mumbai Indians and a director at Reliance Industries, has been instrumental in establishing the team as one of the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League. Although the Mumbai Indians fell short of reaching the playoffs in IPL 2024, the franchise’s consistent performances over the years, including ten playoff appearances and six finals, …

'Want to continue tradition of developing young players for India': Nita Ambani after IPL 2025 mega auction
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'Want to continue tradition of developing young players for India': Nita Ambani after IPL 2025 mega auction

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians roped in several young players in the IPL 2025 mega auction apart from bringing in some experienced talent into their squad for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. They added a young pool of players including Robin Minz, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Angad Bawa, Shrijith Krishnan, Satyanarayana Raju, Arjun Tendulkar and Vignesg Puthur at the two-day mega …

WPL 2024: Meet Meera, the jersey seller travelling across India promoting women’s cricket
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WPL 2024: Meet Meera, the jersey seller travelling across India promoting women’s cricket

The Hindu  

The ongoing edition of the Women’s Premier League has seen fans from near and far travel to see their favourite cricketers in action. Amidst them is Meera, a widely travelled jersey seller who has taken a particular liking to the women’s vertical over the last three years. If you’re headed to the Feroz Shah Kotla complex for a match anytime …

WPL 2024 Auction: Annabel Sutherland, Vrinda Dinesh and other expensive buys
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WPL 2024 Auction: Annabel Sutherland, Vrinda Dinesh and other expensive buys

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Looking back at the events of the WPL 2024 Player Auction, we take a look at five of the most expensive buys. The league has also brought about a financial revolution in women’s cricket with star players such as Smriti Mandhana minting Rs 3.4 crore in the inaugural player auction, which had become something of a norm in the men’s …

WPL 2024 Auction On December 9 In Mumbai, Teams Release Retention List
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WPL 2024 Auction On December 9 In Mumbai, Teams Release Retention List

ABP News  

In a groundbreaking venture for women's cricket, WPL 2023, short for the Women's Premier League, showcased an extraordinary gathering of top-tier talent from across the globe in a captivating T20 competition. The inaugural season etched its place in history as the Mumbai Indians emerged as champions, seizing the coveted title after a series of exhilarating matches. The pinnacle moment arrived …

WPL 2023: I hope tournament inspires many young girls to follow their dreams and take up sports – Nita Ambani
2 years ago

WPL 2023: I hope tournament inspires many young girls to follow their dreams and take up sports – Nita Ambani

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians women registered victory in the opening match of the Women's Premier League as they thrashed Gujarat Giants by 143 runs on Saturday. Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani expressed that she hopes the WPL becomes an inspiration for young girls. Nita Ambani said, “I hope this inspires young girls across the country to take up sports, realise their dream …

From Smriti Mandhana to Meg Lanning: Top WPL stars to look out for
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From Smriti Mandhana to Meg Lanning: Top WPL stars to look out for

Live Mint  

The first match of the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League is scheduled for 4 March and Mumbai Indians will face off against Gujarat Giants at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. WPL 2023: Top women cricket stars to look out for: Smriti Mandhana: Most expensive player of the WPL will be leading the charge of Royal Challengers Bangalore and …

WPL 2023: Great chance for everyone to learn from Mooney, Gardner, says Gujarat Giants' Sushma Verma
2 years, 1 month ago

WPL 2023: Great chance for everyone to learn from Mooney, Gardner, says Gujarat Giants' Sushma Verma

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Sushma Verma, India wicketkeeper batter, was picked by Gujarat for ₹60 lakh in the mega WPL Auction. Read | WPL Auction 2023: Final squad of all 5 teams and purse remaining Sushma Verma, India wicketkeeper batter, was picked by Gujarat for INR 60 lakh in the mega WPL Auction. But now it’s an opportunity for us, a platform which we …

WPL auction: Franchises, bids, crorepatis – it’s a new era in women’s cricket
2 years, 1 month ago

WPL auction: Franchises, bids, crorepatis – it’s a new era in women’s cricket

The Hindu  

If April, according to poet T.S. At the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, five franchises spent a whopping ₹59.50 crore to procure some of the biggest names in women’s cricket. But in the end, the five franchises – Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz – opted for a balanced squad. ‘Extremely rushed’ The …

WPL 2023 schedule announced; Mumbai Indians to face Gujarat Giants in first match on 4 March
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WPL 2023 schedule announced; Mumbai Indians to face Gujarat Giants in first match on 4 March

Firstpost  

WPL 2023 schedule: The opening match and the eliminator on 24 March will be played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai while the final will he held at Brabourne Stadium on 26 March. 🗓️ Mark Your Calendars Get Ready to support your favourite teams 👏 👏 The schedule for the inaugural edition of Women's Premier League is here …

Smriti Mandhana to lead RCB in Women's Premier League? Mike Hesson says it is 'highly likely'
2 years, 1 month ago

Smriti Mandhana to lead RCB in Women's Premier League? Mike Hesson says it is 'highly likely'

India Today  

India opener Smriti Mandhana became the most expensive player at the inaugural Women's Premier League auction after the Royal Challengers Bangalore snapped her for INR 3.4 crore. RCB's director of cricket operations, Mike Hesson, hinted that Mandhana, who has led India in a few matches, could potentially captain the team in the WPL. Mandhana expressed her excitement on joining RCB, …

Mandhana, Gardner top picks at inaugural Women’s Premier League auction
2 years, 1 month ago

Mandhana, Gardner top picks at inaugural Women’s Premier League auction

The Hindu  

There were some early jitters, a bit of initial hesitation in picking rookie talents and even a few hasty decisions. As the auction got underway at the Jio World Convention Centre on Monday afternoon, Smriti Mandhana - the first player to go under the hammer - attracted an intense bidding war between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, with the …

Women’s Premier League auction | Smriti shines brightest on a watershed day for women cricketers
2 years, 1 month ago

Women’s Premier League auction | Smriti shines brightest on a watershed day for women cricketers

The Hindu  

Up went the paddle from a smiling Nita Ambani’s right hand. Four players went for ₹ 2 crore or more – all-rounder Deepti Sharma, batter Jemimah Rodrigues, Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney and opener Shafali Verma. Among the night’s other big Indian winners were pace-bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar, wicketkeeper-batters Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and seamer Renuka Singh. …

WPL Auction 2023: Have always seen them doing well in IPL, says Harmanpreet Kaur after joining Mumbai Indians
2 years, 1 month ago

WPL Auction 2023: Have always seen them doing well in IPL, says Harmanpreet Kaur after joining Mumbai Indians

India Today  

Harmanpreet Kaur was over the moon after joining the Mumbai Indians for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League. Harmanpreet said that she is excited to play for MI, whose men’s team has done exceptionally in the Indian Premier League. Apart from Harmanpreet, Mumbai also roped in England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr, Yastika Bhatia and Pooja …

WPL Auction: Smriti Mandhana sold to RCB for INR 3.4 crore; Harmanpreet goes to MI
2 years, 1 month ago

WPL Auction: Smriti Mandhana sold to RCB for INR 3.4 crore; Harmanpreet goes to MI

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: India's star opener Smriti Mandhana has been sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 3.4 crore in the ongoing Women's Premier League 2023 auction here in Mumbai on Monday. Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians were in an intense battle for India's T20I vice-captain in the end RCB secured the services of Mandhana. Meanwhile, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was …

Smriti Mandhana becomes first player to be sold at WPL player auction 2023; joins RCB for Rs 3.4 crore
2 years, 1 month ago

Smriti Mandhana becomes first player to be sold at WPL player auction 2023; joins RCB for Rs 3.4 crore

Firstpost  

Smriti Mandhana was the first player to be drawn out of the marquee 1 set at the WPL auction and she was bought by RCB for Rs 3.4 crore Smriti Mandhana made history on Monday as she became the first player to be bought at the Women’s Premier League player auction 2023. The India opener was bought by Royal Challengers …

WPL auction 2023: Complete updated list of sold and unsold players
2 years, 1 month ago

WPL auction 2023: Complete updated list of sold and unsold players

The Hindu  

The inaugural auction of the Women’s Premier League 2023 was held at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai on Monday. The five franchises - Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz - put their thinking caps on and picked what they thought would be the best combination ahead of the tournament. WPL AUCTION 2023 - …

Namaskara Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana thrilled after joining RCB for Rs 3.4 crore in WPL 2023 auction
2 years, 1 month ago

Namaskara Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana thrilled after joining RCB for Rs 3.4 crore in WPL 2023 auction

India Today  

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said she is excited to join Royal Challengers Bangalore in the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League. Smriti Mandhana was sold for a whopping sum of Rs 3.4 crore as Royal Challengers Bangalore won the bid for the India opener. RCB splashed cash early in the auction, buying Australia's star all-rounder Ellyse Perry for Rs …

WPL Auction: NZ captain Sophie Devine becomes first foreigner to be sold, fetches Rs 50 lakh from RCB
2 years, 1 month ago

WPL Auction: NZ captain Sophie Devine becomes first foreigner to be sold, fetches Rs 50 lakh from RCB

India Today  

New Zealand captain, all-rounder Sophie Devine became the first foreign player to be auctioned in the first ever Women's Premier League auction. Earlier, India batter Smriti Mandhana was the first ever player to be sold for a massive sum of Rs 3.4 crore to RCB after an intense bidding war with Mumbai Indians. After losing out on Mandhana, Mumbai Indians …

Jhulan Goswami, Charlotte Edwards joins Mumbai Indians' coaching team for Women’s Premier League
2 years, 1 month ago

Jhulan Goswami, Charlotte Edwards joins Mumbai Indians' coaching team for Women’s Premier League

Firstpost  

While Charlotte Edwards will be the head coach, Jhulan Goswami takes on the role of mentor and bowling coach, and Devieka Palshikaar to come in as batting coach. Mumbai Indians on Sunday announced the coaching team for its new franchise in the upcoming Women’s Premier League scheduled in March 2023. Former England Charlotte Edwards will be the head coach, while …

WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians announce coaching staff, Jhulan Goswami named mentor and bowling coach
2 years, 1 month ago

WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians announce coaching staff, Jhulan Goswami named mentor and bowling coach

India TV News  

WPL 2023: Ahead of the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League 2023, Mumbai Indians have revealed their coaching staff of the team. Former England Women’s Team Captain Charlotte Edwards will take on the role of Head Coach, while India's great Jhulan Goswami will be the mentor and bowling coach of the side. Speaking on the development, Nita Ambani said, …

WPL 2023: Nita Ambani shares delight after successfully acquiring women's team for inaugural season
2 years, 2 months ago

WPL 2023: Nita Ambani shares delight after successfully acquiring women's team for inaugural season

India TV News  

The inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League is set to hit the ground running as five teams will battle it out for the ultimate glory in March. Taking forward its commitment in supporting sports for women and expanding the Mumbai Indians family, the Nita Ambani owned franchise announced the addition of a very special franchise - a women’s cricket …

WIPL 2023: Women’s Premier League to have five teams; Adani gets Ahmedabad with highest bid
2 years, 2 months ago

WIPL 2023: Women’s Premier League to have five teams; Adani gets Ahmedabad with highest bid

The Hindu  

In a landmark moment for women’s cricket in India, the Board of Control for Cricket in India formally announced five teams for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League on Wednesday. “It is another red-letter day for women’s cricket after successful media rights and the pay parity between men and women cricketers,” BCCI secretary Jay Shah said. | Photo …

Ambani family welcomes Women’s IPL team to Mumbai Indians universe
2 years, 2 months ago

Ambani family welcomes Women’s IPL team to Mumbai Indians universe

The Hindu  

Mumbai Indians on Wednesday announced the addition of a women’s cricket team to its expanding set of sporting franchises ahead of the first-ever Women’s Premier League in March. Indiawin Sports bid INR 912.99 crore for the Mumbai franchise, making it the second-costliest team in the upcoming WPL 2023 after Adani Group’s Ahmedabad team, which went for a whopping INR 1,289 …

Nita Ambani features in 10 most influential women in sports
5 years ago

Nita Ambani features in 10 most influential women in sports

India TV News  

Nita Ambani, the owner of Mumbai Indians cricket team franchise, has been named in the list of 10 most influential women in sports for 2020 alongside likes of tennis superstar Serena Williams and gymnast Simone Biles. Sports business network, iSportconnect releasing its 'Influential Women in Sport' list for 2020 said: "After beginning with an original shortlist of 25, it has …

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