Assam: Two Cricketers Shortlisted For Auction Round In Women's IPL

GUWAHATI: Two players from Assam Cricket Association have been successfully nominated and shortlisted for auction in Women's IPL, revealed a press release. The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) mentioned this on Wednesday.

"Assam Cricket Association is happy to announce that two of its players – Jintimani Kalita and Uma Chetry – have been shortlisted for auction for the Women's IPL.", stated ACA. The event is scheduled to take place by the end of 2023. The two women who made northeast proud with their accomplishment have been identified as Jintimani Kalita and Uma Chetry.

Rajinder Singh, the Joint Secretary of ACA stated that, a new era for women cricket will take off, following the achievement of both these girls. He further appealed everyone from Assam to be present and extend their support physically if possible. Rajinder Singh expresses immense happiness as Jantimani and Uma makes it to the auction. The Joint Secretary further mentions that, with the arrival of the Assam girls in the cricket world, varied youngsters will be motivated and inspired to step into the field.

The auction is scheduled to start off on 13th of February, 2023. As per the reports, the event will take place at the Jio World Convention Centre, in Mumbai. According to sources, a total of 409 cricketers will participate in the auction round for the approaching Women's Indian Premier League (IPL). After the successful season of men's IPL, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all ready to conduct the first edition of women's IPL this year.

As per the reports, 5 teams will contest in the first ever edition of women's IPL, and the BCCI has received an amount of Rs 4670 crore from the auction of all five teams. The most expensive franchise is Ahmedabad which has been sold at an amount of Rs 1239 crore.

In second stands the Mumbai franchise, which has been sold at Rs 912.99 crore. The entire world is waiting to witness the debut of Women's IPL. The BCCI has began the preparations at the top notch, in a view to make the season a massive success. The teams will be from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Lucknow.

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