The inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League auction saw teenager Ira Jadhav emerge as the top buy at ₹10 lakh by Aakash Tigers. A total of 363 players were auctioned, with 50 selected across franchises, which spent ₹1.47 crore. The league aims to boost women’s cricket in Mumbai, focusing on emerging talent, structured team-building, and long-term player development.
Mumbai: Teenager Ira Jadhav emerged as the top buy at the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League auction, held in Mumbai today, fetching ₹10 lakh from Aakash Tigers, as the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) marked the start of a new phase for women’s cricket in the city.
The auction saw intense bidding as franchises finalised their squads for the upcoming Season 1. A total of 363 players went under the hammer, with teams focusing on a strong mix of youth and proven domestic performers. Franchises spent a total of ₹1.47 crore at the auction, picking 50 players.
Ira, who grabbed attention after becoming the first Indian to score a triple century in U-19 cricket last year, was the standout pick of the auction, highlighting the league’s focus on providing a platform to emerging talent.
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