DTVHINDISmriti Mandhana included among the icon players in the first season of Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL)
The first season of WMPL is starting from 24th June. Smriti Mandhana (Image Credit- Twitter X) Indian women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is one of the few icon players to feature in the first season of the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL). It is noteworthy that the first season of WMPL is going to be held in June this year. Let us tell you that recently Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) had made an announcement regarding the tournament, in which it was said that a total of four teams will participate in the tournament and it will be run by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Through a press release, MCA said- MCA will be the first cricket association to start a state cricket league for women with BCCI. So this tournament is going to start from 24th June 2024. The first match will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium located in Gahunje. Also, let us tell you that apart from Smriti Mandhana, star players like Devika Vaidya, Anuja Patil, Kiran Navgire and Shraddha Pokharkar will also be seen playing in this tournament. Also, the winning team of the first season will be given Rs 20 lakh as a reward, while the runner-up team will be given Rs 10 lakh. The team auction for the tournament is going to be held on April 27, while the players auction will be held on May 11. RCB has been made the champion of WPL On the other hand, if we give you information about Smriti Mandhana, under her captaincy the Royal Challengers Bangalore women’s team won the second season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Also, in this tournament, Smriti impressed not only with the bat but also with her decision making on the field. However, now it will be worth seeing for which team Smriti Mandhana is seen playing in the first season of the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL). But it is certain that whichever team she plays for, she will definitely be seen captaining that team.
IPL 2024: MCA refutes rumors of extra security for Hardik Pandya at Wankhede
Hardik Pandya has been warmly welcomed by the fans with boos in both the matches of MI so far in IPL 2024. Hardik Pandya, IPL 2024 (Photo Source X) (1) Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) has denied the rumors which claimed that MCA has made separate security arrangements at the stadium for Hardik Pandya. It is noteworthy that ever since Hardik Pandya was traded by Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians, he has been the target of fans. Firstly, he was appointed as the new captain of the team in place of Rohit Sharma, secondly, five-time champion Mumbai Indians has not had a special start in the ongoing season of IPL. The team has faced defeat in the two matches played so far, after which the anger of the fans has reached the seventh level. On the other hand, now Mumbai Indians are going to host Rajasthan Royals at their home after playing their two matches of IPL 2024. This match between the two teams will be played on April 1 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. However, before the start of this match, there were reports on social media that MCA may make special security arrangements for Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya. According to this, if any fan boos or insults Hardik, he will be thrown out of the stadium. But now MCA has completely denied these reports. MCA denied the news Let us tell you that after the news regarding Hardik’s security went viral on social media, MCA issued an official statement saying – There are rumors that MCA has given security instructions against people supporting Rohit and booing Hardik. Even though we know it’s wrong. These are baseless rumours, and no such instructions have been given. We as MCA are following BCCI guidelines to manage fans.
