WPL 2023 Auction: Women’s IPL Auction – The inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League is slated to be played between March 4-26 this year. As per WPL 2023 schedule, the first match will be played between Team Mumbai and Team Ahmedabad on March 4. The WPl Player Auction is set for February 13 and teams have announced their coaching staff for the inaugural season. Follow Women’s Premier League LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
| Team Name | Captain | Owner | City |
| Gujarat Giants | TBA | Adani Group | Ahmedabad |
| TBA | TBA | Reliance Industries | Mumbai |
| TBA | TBA | Diageo | Bengaluru |
| TBA | TBA | JSW–GMR | Delhi |
| Lucknow Warriors | TBA | Capri Global | Lucknow |
WPL 2023 Auction: Ahead of WPL Auction, Check five new Women Premier League team names and coaching staff, Follow WPL LIVE
Ahead of the auction, all WPL franchises are steadily making announcements as far as their support staff is concerned. Gujarat Giants, UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians have made some star-studded additions to the side. RCB meanwhile are yet to announce their coaching set up.
Ahmedabad Franchise- Adani Sportsline Pvt Ltd- Gujarat Giants
- Head coach: Rachael Haynes
- Mentor: Mithali Raj
- Bowling coach: Nooshin Al Khadeer
- Batting coach: Tushar Arothe
- Fielding coach: Gavan Twining
The Adani owned franchise has roped in U19 World Cup-winning coach Nooshin Al Khadeer as bowling coach, while Australian legend Rachel Haynes takes on head coach duties, The team had already confirmed former captain Mithali Raj as team mentor and advisor.
Lucknow Franchise- Capri Global Holdings Pvt Ltd – UP Warriorz
- Head coach: Jon Lewis
- Assistant coach: Anju Jain
- Bowling coach: Ashley Noffke
- Mentor: Lisa Sthalekar
The Capri Global-owned franchise will be known as UP Warriorz and has appointed England Women’s coach Jon Lewis will be the team’s coach in the inaugural season. Arjuna awardee Anju Jain will be the assistant coach. Former Australian cricketer Ashley Noffke will join the team as the bowling coach.
Delhi Franchise- JSW GMR cricket Pvt Ltd – Delhi Capitals
- Head coach: Jonathan Batty
- Assistant Coach: Hemlata Kala
- Assistant Coach: Lisa Keightley
- Fielding coach: Biju George
Jonathan Batty, who coached the Oval Invincibles women’s team to The Hundred titles in 2021 and 2022 has been named the team’s Head Coach. Hemlata Kala will be Batty’s coaching deputy in Capitals team.
Bengaluru Franchise- Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd
To be announced.
Mumbai Franchise- Indiawin Sports Pvt Ltd
- Head coach: Charlotte Edwards
- Mentor: Jhulan Goswami
- Bowling coach: Jhulan Goswami
- Batting coach: Devieka Palshikaar
- Manager: Trupti Chandgadkar Bhattacharya
Former England Women’s Team Captain and CBE Charlotte Edwards will take on the role of Head Coach. Padma Shri and Arjuna Awardee Jhulan Goswami takes on the dual role of the Team Mentor and Bowling Coach. Devieka Palshikaar, an all-rounder, who represented India at the international level, will be the batting coach. Trupti Chandgadkar Bhattacharya will be the Team Manager.
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