WPL will be gamechanger for women’s cricket: Rachael Haynes

Women’s Premier League: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the inaugural season of India’s flagship franchise T20 tournament. Gujarat Giants will take on Mumbai Indians in the opening fixture of the women’s cricket Women’s Premier League on March 4 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. WPL will be a gamechanger for women’s cricket: Rachael Haynes.

The Adani Sportsline owned Gujarat Giants was represented by the terrific trio mentor and advisor Mithali Raj, head coach Rachael Haynes and bowling coach Nooshin Al Khadeer at the auction table calling the shots in Mumbai. “From international to domestic, U-19 and even uncapped players, we’ve got most of the players that we wanted,” says Mithali Raj.

“I’m thrilled to have on board an exciting blend of players from various walks of life and we all are excited to see how all the players come together and carve a niche for ourselves,” shares Mithali. When it comes to the all-rounders department, the team can boast of some amazing names.

The Gujarat Giants mentor further adds, “The format of the game is such that other than pure bowlers we also need players who are able to bat. In certain aspects you need purists, like an opener, but having a good all-rounder, can take the game notches up.”

Meanwhile the auction was quite a unique experience for the six-time world champion and head coach Rachael Haynes. “We are looking forward to the players coming together and experiencing the camp before the tournament. All the players add something exciting with their talent in the squad that helps in giving a better performance even under stressful conditions,” says Rachael Haynes.

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“We have got specific roles in mind for our players, and we just wanted to make sure the squad is flexible in terms of different combinations that can be used to put up a great match,” asserts Rachael. “This was like nothing I have ever experienced, and to be in the auction room and experience a first for our game was pretty special. I think everyone really recognized how big this moment is,” Rachael further added.