WIPL Team Auction: RCB WIPL team: Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited, a Diageo India owned subsidiary which runs Royal Challengers Bangalore, successfully acquired the rights to own and operate a franchise of a women’s team in Women’s Indian Premier League, with a bidding amount of 901 Crores. Follow WIPL 2023 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Women’s cricket has been on the up, on the world map, since a few years and the performance of Indian Women’s team is a great testament to how women’s cricket is on the rising for India. The increasing popularity in India solidifies the emergence of Women’s IPL at the right time.
WIPL Team Auction: Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore changes LOGO after acquiring Women IPL Team for whopping Rs 901 crores- Check OUT
Breaking barriers, making history, and playing bold!
Royal Challengers Bangalore are the proud owners of the Bengaluru Women’s Premier League Team 🙌#PlayBold #ItsHerGameToo #WomensIPL pic.twitter.com/swO4EvhZQc
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 25, 2023
Women’s T20 league will be a great platform to encourage upcoming talents and will play a vital role in revolutionizing women’s cricket. Speaking on the occasion, Prathmesh Mishra, Chairman of Royal Challengers Bangalore, said, “Royal Challengers Bangalore marked a historic moment today which will be remembered and celebrated for many years to come.
With strength and belief, a woman stands tall,
A gladiator fierce, ready to challenge them all.
Courage in her heart, she will play bold,
And conquer the world in the Red and Gold.Inclusivity 🤝 Passion for the game!#PlayBold #WPL pic.twitter.com/LNmVSTtTY8
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 25, 2023
We are thrilled to be a part of this mission with BCCI to revolutionise women’s cricket, not just in India but across the globe. At the core of Diageo, is the value of gender inclusivity that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense and this enterprise champions us to welcome and celebrate women’s cricket for who they are and the value they bring in the journey of this sport, Cricket.
WIPL Team Auction: Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore changes LOGO after acquiring Women IPL Team for whopping Rs 901 crores- Check OUT
Therefore, it is a fitting asset in the right direction for Diageo India owned franchise. We held back all our investments in overseas teams to own a team that aligns with this philosophy and core value, and it gives us immense pleasure to have marked this accomplishment positively. We really look forward to bringing the first season of Women’s IPL to our most loyal and lovely fans.”
Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh V Menon, Head and Vice President of Royal Challengers Bangalore, said, “We are thrilled to strengthen our journey in cricket by an addition of women’s team.
Women’s cricket has shown massive growth in the past few years, and it has promising potential for growth in India. We have been following women leagues very closely and our scouting team has set their eyes on women cricketers for some time now, as part of RCB Hinterland scouting system and it gives us immense joy to see it all coming together for a team that sets to play for the inaugural edition of women’s IPL in the country.
It is just a start for us, we have a huge responsibility to bring the endless entertainment of cricket and bring our fans closer to the team. We are excited to yet again contribute to Indian cricket to achieve highest levels on the international stage.”
WIPL Team Auction: Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore changes LOGO after acquiring Women IPL Team for whopping Rs 901 crores- Check OUT
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