WPL 2023 Auction: Ahead of WPL Auction, Check five new Women Premier League team names and coaching staff, Follow WPL LIVE

Sreehari Menon

Monday, Feb 13, 2023 1:55 pm

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 […]

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

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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.