WPL: A Phenomenal Growth Story

The Women's Premier League has seen remarkable growth over the past three years, according to IPL chairman Arun Dhumal. Despite the success, there aren't plans to expand beyond the current five teams. With impressive attendance and broadcast numbers, the league remains a strong promoter of women's cricket globally.

The Women's Premier League (WPL) has experienced substantial growth over the past three years, stated IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, who is also involved with the WPL committee. Currently, there are no plans to expand beyond the existing five teams.

According to Dhumal, the focus is on consolidating the tournament to strengthen the league further before making any decisions about adding more teams. He expressed satisfaction with the rapid growth of the tournament in terms of fan engagement and broadcast viewership.

The recent conclusion of the WPL saw Mumbai Indians securing their second title in three years, defeating Delhi Capitals in the final. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had garnered significant financial success, earning Rs 4670 crore from team sales and Rs 951 crore from media rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)