Women's Premier League: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur to lead Mumbai Indians

MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians on Wednesday announced India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur as the captain of their women's team ahead of the inaugural season of Women's Premier League (WPL).

Harmanpreet recently became the first cricketer to play 150 T20Is while leading India's campaign in recently-concluded Women's T20 World Cup 2023. She has been with the Indian team for over a decade now across formats, since making her debut at the age of 20 in 2009.

Harmanpreet also holds the record for the highest ever individual score in a knockout game in a Women's World Cup match (171 not out against Australia in 2017 Women's ODI World Cup semi-final). "We are thrilled to have Harmanpreet as the captain of Mumbai Indians' first-ever women's cricket team. As the national captain, she has led the Indian Women's team to some of their most exciting wins."

"And I am sure that with Charlotte and Jhulan's support, she will inspire our MI women's team to play their best cricket, display a sense of pride, and bring even more glory to women in sports." "We are so looking forward to the beginning of this new chapter for MI! I can't wait to see our girls play the fearless and entertaining MI brand of cricket that our fans adore. More power to Harmanpreet and the entire MI team on this exciting journey ahead!" said Nita Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries, owners of the franchise. (IANS)