India’s veteran leg-spinner Poonam Yadav believes that the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will prove to be a boon for young players as it provides a great opportunity for senior players to make a comeback at the national level. Poonam said that this league will give young players an opportunity to learn from international stars. This player of Delhi Capitals hopes that she herself will be able to return to the national team by performing well in this league.
He said that this tournament will take the Indian women’s cricket team to new heights. The 31-year-old played her last ODI against Bangladesh in March last year. Poonam was roped in by the Delhi-based franchise for the inaugural season of the WPL with a bid of Rs 30 lakh. The WPL will begin on March 4 with the match between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians.
In a media release issued by Delhi Capitals, Poonam said, “Experienced players can use WPL as a platform to make a comeback and youngsters will get a chance to showcase their talent in the tournament.” We can also learn from foreign players and they will also learn from us. WPL will take Indian cricket to new heights. ”Delhi Capitals team has veteran Australian captain Meg Lanning, who won six World Cup titles, and experienced South African fast bowler Marijne Kapp.
The team also has aggressive Indian batsmen like Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues. Jammu and Kashmir’s top-order batsman Jasia Akhtar is excited to play alongside Lanning and Cap in the team. The 34-year-old said that she had switched off her television and phone during the players’ auction.
Jasia said, “When my name came up in the WPL auction, I switched off the TV. I even switched off my phone for 15 minutes. After turning on the phone, I got a call from my brother and he told me that I have been selected by Delhi Capitals. I didn’t believe him, but then I talked to my parents and they were very excited. I feel proud after being picked up by such a big franchise. I am looking forward to playing alongside Meg Lanning and Marijan Kapp.
