Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Mumbai Indians, is optimistic about winning the WPL trophy. She believes the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) will play a significant role in preparing India for the ODI World Cup, which the country is hosting later this year. Kaur mentioned that the WPL provides a good window to work on fitness.WPL 2025
- The WPL 2025 is scheduled to begin on February 14 in Vadodara.
- The league will be held across four venues: Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. This move to different cities is expected to impact and motivate local young girls, encouraging them to take up the sport.
- Mumbai Indians’ coach Charlotte Edwards has observed a significant difference in the caliber of players compared to the first year, which is exciting for Indian cricket.
- Jhulan Goswami, MI’s bowling coach and team mentor, noted that the WPL has changed the perspective about women’s cricket, giving recognition to players who perform well. Goswami also highlighted the positive change in the mindset and approach of domestic cricketers.
Mumbai Indians Team
- The Mumbai Indians are aiming for their second WPL title.
- The team has a quality core with impressive domestic players.
- The Mumbai Indians squad includes captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, and Hayley Matthews.
- The team is monitoring Pooja Vastrakar, who is currently injured.
Harmanpreet Kaur is ready to lead the Mumbai Indians in WPL 2025 and is happy to be playing in front of their fans