The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has invited bids for the right to “own and operate” teams in the first ever women’s Indian Premier League (IPL).
A three-team Women’s T20 Challenge had been staged alongside the men’s IPL since 2018, but the BCCI have been urged to set up an expanded tournament for women with more teams and players.
Those interested must pay approximately £6000 by 21 January to buy the ‘invitation to tender’, which sets out the eligibility criteria.
In December, the BCCI also floated tenders for the women’s league’s media rights for the 2023-27 cycle.
“The Governing Council of the IPL invites bids from reputed entities to acquire the right to own and operate a team in Women’s Indian Premier League, through a tender process,” the BCCI said in a statement.
In England, the women’s The Hundred runs alongside the men’s version, while there are Twenty20 competitions in Australia, which hosts the women’s Big Bash League, and New Zealand, where the Women’s Super Smash takes place.
Four-time IPL Champions Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan earlier said that the franchise are interested in owning a franchise, which remains to be seen if it will become a reality.
Photo 1 Caption: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has invited bids for the right to “own and operate” teams in the first ever women’s Indian Premier League (IPL). Photo: BCCI (website)
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