Srinagar, 31 Aug 2021. Women Cricket Premier League is being organised from 30 Aug to
11 Sep 2021 at Doru Stadium. In the second edition of the tournament this year, a total of
eight teams are participating in the tournament. The inaugural match was witnessed by
renowned Indian cricketer, Mr. Yusuf Pathan. While interacting with the players, he
encouraged the young players to pick up correct techniques and practice with heart and
soul.
The First edition of the tournament was conducted in Oct 2020. Four local teams
had participated in matches played over a duration of two days. Anantnag Blue team had
won the inaugural edition of the tournament and had been encouraged by Mr Irfan Pathan
and Mr Sachin Tendulkar via Video messages. The winning team was also taken on a
capability building tour to Mumbai and Pune where they were given opportunity to play
cricket with local teams. They had also visited the premiere military training institution of the
Indian Army, the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla and had met prominent
celebrities like Nana Patekar.
Building upon the success of previous edition, this year the scope was increased to
include eight teams. The daughters of Kashmir are working hard to see their names called
out in along with great Indian sporting icons like PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Mithali Raj,
Sangeeta and Ritu Phogat and many others.
