Mumbai Indians had added another feather to their cap as they have acquired a franchise in the first-ever Women’s Premier League (WPL).
Indiawin Sports bid Rs. 912.99 Crores for the Mumbai franchise which made them the second-costliest team after Adani group acquired the Lucknow franchise for Rs. 1289 Crores in the upcoming Women’s Premier League.
Nita Ambani shared her excitement at the acquisition and said to Sportstar, “With great joy and pride, I welcome our women’s cricket team to the MI ‘One Family’! India’s women cricketers have always made the nation proud in the global sporting arena – be it the World Cup, Asian Cup or the recent Commonwealth Games! This new Women’s League will once again shine a global spotlight on the talent, power, and potential of our girls. I’m sure our Women’s MI team will take the Mumbai Indians brand of fearless and entertaining cricket to a new level altogether.”
Akash Ambani too was quoted saying, “I eagerly look forward to the upcoming season and am confident that the WPL will have a lasting impact on the empowerment of women in sports. As we bring the MI experience and best practices into the women’s game, we look forward to seeing our women’s team excel and inspire future generations of female athletes.”
आली रे आली, आता Women’s Premier League ची वेळ आली 🏟💙
आवाज़ येऊद्या की, Paltan! 🧏♀️
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— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 25, 2023
Mumbai Indians are known to invest in sports leagues around the globe and this acquisition is certainly a welcome step in the right direction.
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