The BCCI has dropped a major hint that the WPL will be expanded soon |Courtesy – WPL/BCCI
\n\nThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given the strongest hint so far that the Women's Premier League (WPL) will expand in the near future and see more franchises playing the tournament in future years. Since the inaugural edition in 2023, the tournament has been restricted to only five teams.
\n\nBCCI secretary Deavjit Saikia admitted that five teams were too few and claimed the board will have to brainstorm ways to increase the number of teams playing the competition. He pointed out that the talent pool of women cricketers has increased, but the number of slots available was too low in the 2026 WPL Auction, which took place on Wednesday (September 28) at Kochi.
\n\n"With nearly 150 players in the fray for just 27 spots, so many talented cricketers were left out. It is clear that the number of teams is small compared to the strong pipeline of women cricketers. Moving forward, we need to brainstorm ways to increase the number of teams and enhance key areas across the ecosystem—including coaches, selectors, and other stakeholders. The Women’s Premier League has…
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