We would be more than interested to own a team in Women’s IPL: PBKS co-owner Wadia

 

New Delhi: Punjab Kings would be “more than interested” if they are offered to own a team in the proposed Women’s IPL next year, their co-owner Ness Wadia said on Monday.

In an IPL Governing Council meeting last week, a five to six team Women’s IPL was proposed for next year with the existing franchises getting first preference to be part of the competition.

“We would be more than interested in that (Women’s IPL). IPL for women is long overdue and it would be very special when it happens. Women’s cricket has really developed over the years,” Wadia said.

“The World Cup is going on right now and there is so much interest for the women’s game. It was heartbreaking to see our team lose yesterday (Sunday).”

Asked about the base price for owning a women’s team, Wadia said: “That is for the BCCI to decide but I can tell you if we are asked to own a team we would be more than interested. I feel the league would be sustainable as well.”

The BCCI has been under a bit of pressure to organise the Women’s IPL. Women’s Big Bash in Australia has been taking place since 2015-2016 and a Women’s Hundred competition was also staged in the UK last year. Cricket West Indies will organise a three-team CPL from this year onwards. (PTI)