Focus on domestic players as 3rd edition of WPL begins

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Giants as the 3rd edition of Women's Premier League begins here on Friday.

- Agencies

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While the global superstars have brought immense value to the competition, the league's true success lies in the rise of domestic players. The first two seasons witnessed several domestic talents like Shreyanka Patil and Saika Ishaque thrive under pressure, earning national call-ups and making their India debuts.

With each WPL season, the list of emerging Indian players continues to grow. Overseas stars like Alyssa Healy, Sophie Molineux and Kate Cross are missing this edition due to injuries. It presents a golden opportunity for both experienced domestic players and fresh talents to shine.

"As India captain, I'm very excited for this season because a lot of domestic cricketers have prepared themselves for this tournament," Harmanpreet Kaur told PTI during the Star Sports Press Room - WPL Captain's Huddle.