Delhi Premier League to Debut in August with Equal Focus on Men’s and Women’s T20 Cricket
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced that the inaugural edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) will be held in the second half of August. The…
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced that the inaugural edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) will be held in the second half of August. The T20 tournament will feature both men’s and women’s matches and will take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
During the franchise auction, six men’s teams were sold for a total of Rs 49.65 crore. The top four bidders in the men’s franchise auction also acquired the women’s teams, which promotes gender inclusivity in the league. The first season of DPL will consist of 40 matches, including 33 games in the men’s category and seven in the women’s.
DDCA president Rohan Jaitley expressed his excitement about the league and its vision to provide equal opportunities for male and female cricketers. He emphasized that nurturing talent and promoting gender inclusivity are important goals for the DDCA.