WPL 2023: Adani’s Ahmedabad franchise to be called ‘Gujarat Giants’

WPL 2023: The Ahmedabad franchise in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will be called ‘Gujarat Giants’, said the owner Adani Sportsline on Wednesday. Adani group was the also the highest bidder at the team’s auction table by putting in Rs. 1,289 crores at the BCCI’s event.

Inaugural edition to be held in March

The inaugural edition of the WPL could be held in March this year, with the player auction likely to be held in February.

“The Indian women’s cricket team has been doing exceptionally well — and a cricket league for women is a significant step in creating more opportunities for women through sports,” said Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises.

Adani Group look forward to WPL

“Cricket is an inseparable part of the country’s fabric and Adani Sportsline was keen to begin their association with the sport with the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League. While I wish every other franchise the very best, I look forward to the Gujarat Giants standing out as the top team in this new, exciting league,” he added.

In total five teams were picked by the BCCI for the inaugural season.

Earlier, on January 16, Viacom18 Media Private Limited won the consolidated bid for media rights (i.e., Global Televisions Rights and Global Digital Rights) of the WPL for the period of 2023-2027.

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