WPL expansion on BCCI's radar: More teams likely as league eyes next phase, says Secy Devajit Saikia

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia mentioned that the Board will need to hold "some brainstorming sessions" to expand the number of teams competing in the Women's Premier League.

Since starting in 2023, the WPL has operated with five teams.

“From next year, definitely we will have to do some brainstorming sessions to increase the number of teams as well as in other areas where we can improve.


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"Not only the players but so many other areas we are having involvement in, right from the coaches, selectors, etc, and various stakeholders are involved here," Saikia shared with the WPL website during the auction on Wednesday.

He highlighted that the WPL has made significant strides over four years, asserting that it now holds a commanding position in women's cricket.

"WPL is one of the big leagues in franchise cricket after IPL. We have come a long way in four years and ultimately we are now dominating women's cricket. WPL has contributed to the success of women's cricket in India," he added.

At the auction, Australia's current captain, Sophie Molineux, fetched the highest bid, with UP Warriorz spending Rs 1.10 crore to secure her.