Two Bangladeshi cricketers, pacer Marufa Akhtar and spinning all-rounder Rabeya Khan, have found a place on the shortlist for the upcoming second season of the Women's IPL (WPL).
Two Bangladeshi cricketers, pacer Marufa Akhtar and spinning all-rounder Rabeya Khan, have found a place on the shortlist for the upcoming second season of the Women's IPL (WPL).
Two Bangladeshi Cricketers Featured in Women's IPL Auction
Two Bangladeshi cricketers, pacer Marufa Akhtar and spinning all-rounder Rabeya Khan, have found a place on the shortlist for the upcoming second season of the Women's IPL (WPL).
Rabeya Khan, who made her debut against Nepal in 2019, has participated in 14 T20 Internationals, amassing 16 wickets at an impressive economy rate of 4.57 in her international career. The 18-year-old spinner has shown promise with her consistent performances.
Marufa Akhtar, who made her ODI debut against New Zealand last year, has been a key player for the team, featuring in 9 ODIs and 13 T20Is. As a seamer, she has taken 12 wickets, showcasing her skills with a commendable economy rate of 6.
Among the 168 players shortlisted for the WPL draft auction, 104 are Indians, and the remaining 64 are foreigners, including 15 cricketers from partner countries. The competition for team spots is fierce, with only 30 players set to be selected, leaving just 9 slots available for foreign cricketers. Both Marufa and Rabeya have a base price of 30 lakh rupees in the auction.
The auction also features former West Indies all-rounder Diendra Dottin and Australia's Kim Garth, who have set their base price at INR 50 lakh, signaling the high anticipation for the upcoming season.
Four foreign cricketers, including Australia's Annabelle Sutherland and Georgia Wareham, South Africa's Shabnim Ismail, and England's Amy Jones, are among those with the second-highest base price in the auction.
The upcoming Women's IPL season, featuring five franchise teams, is expected to kick off in February-March, promising an exciting showcase of women's cricket talent.
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