WPL nice platform to make India comeback: Poonam Yadav

Seasoned India leg-spinner Poonam Yadav believes the Women’s Premier League (WPL) won’t simply present an excellent alternative to senior gamers to return again into nationwide reckoning, it’ll even be a boon for younger gamers to study from worldwide stars.

The Delhi Capitals participant, who’s hoping to take the WPL path to regain her place within the nationwide facet, added the event will take Indian ladies’s cricket to the following stage.

The 31-year-old final performed for India in an ODI in opposition to Bangladesh in March final yr and was purchased by the Delhi franchise for the inaugural WPL version for Rs 30 lakh.

The WPL is scheduled to start on March 4 with the match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians.

“The experienced players can utilise the WPL as a platform to make a comeback and the youngsters will get a chance to showcase their talent in the tournament,” Poonam mentioned in a Delhi Capitals media launch.

“We can also learn from foreign players and they will learn from us as well. The WPL will take Indian cricket to great heights.” Delhi Capitals’ star-studded 18-member facet boasts of Meg Lanning, who turned probably the most adorned captain within the historical past of the sport after main Australia to a record-extending sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title with a 19-run win over South Africa in Cape Town on Sunday.

Having gained 5 World Cup titles for Australia, Lanning surpassed compatriot Ricky Ponting’s feat of 4 trophies and three by MS Dhoni in ICC occasions.

Delhi Capitals additionally has South African tempo bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp together with the star Indian batting duo of Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues on its roster.

Top-order batter Jasia Akhtar from Jammu and Kashmir mentioned she is relishing the prospect of enjoying alongside Lanning and Kapp.

“I switched off the TV when my name came up in the WPL auction. I switched off my phone for 15 minutes as well,” the 34-year-old recalled.

“I got a call from my brother after I switched on my phone and he told me that I had been picked by Delhi Capitals. I didn’t believe him, but then I spoke with my parents and they were very excited. I felt proud after being taken by such a big franchise. I am excited to play with Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp.” All-rounder Arundhati Reddy, who final performed for India in a T20I in opposition to England in July 2021, can also be trying ahead to the “opportunity” of enjoying alongside worldwide stars.

“We’ve been waiting for the WPL for a long time. It’s a great opportunity for us to rub shoulders with some of the greats of the game,” the 25-year-old mentioned.

“I went unsold in the first round of auction and I was not sure if my name would come (up) again. Jemimah (Rodrigues) called me and told me that I had been picked up by Delhi Capitals and that’s how I got to know. She was very excited,” she added.

‘Player of the Match’ in India’s Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup triumph final month, Titas Sadhu mentioned getting picked by Delhi Capitals was a “huge relief” for her.

“I was following the auction and practising at the same time. It was a huge relief when I was taken by the Delhi Capitals. I will look to learn as much as possible during this competition as I will be exposed to something that I have never experienced before. I will try to absorb as much as I can.” Delhi Capitals will start their WPL marketing campaign in opposition to Royal Challengers Bangalore on the Brabourne right here on March 5.