Adani ropes in Mithali Raj as a mentor for Women's Premier League

 NEW DELHI: Former India captain Mithali Raj has been roped in as mentor and advisor by Women's Premier League (WPL) side Gujarat Giants ahead of the inaugural season of the T20 league, which will take place in March-April this year.

Mithali, the highest run-getter in women's international cricket, had retired last year from all formats after a 23-year-long career.

As mentor of the side, the 40-year-old cricketer will also promote women's cricket and help develop the sport at the grassroots level in Gujarat.

The Ahmedabad franchise had emerged the costliest of the five teams during the auction recently, with Adani Sportsline shelling out Rs 1289 crore.

Mithali said the new BCCI initiative will help women's cricket grow steadily and encourage young players to take up cricket professionally.

"The inaugural season of the Women's Premier League is a fantastic move for women's cricket and the involvement of the Adani Group is a massive boost for the sport as well," said Mithali on Saturday. Agencies

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