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  • Women’s Premier League: Mithali Raj requested me to hitch Gujarat Giants as head coach, says Rachael Haynes

    In an unique chat with India Today, former Australia cricketer Rachael Haynes stated that totally different ladies’s competitions can co-exist as it would assist in rising the sport. Haynes additionally hinted who she could be targetting on the WPL public sale.

    Gujarat Giants named Rachael Haynes as their head coach for WPL. (Photo: Cricket Australia)

    By Priya Nagi: Nearly 5 months after saying her retirement from all types of cricket, former Australia batter Rachael Haynes has been pulled again to the game however in a special position.

    Haynes, who’s a two-time ODI World Cup champion and gained the T20 World Cup 4 occasions, agreed to take up the position of head coach at Adani Sportsline’s Gujarat Giants within the inaugural version of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) after being contacted by India batting legend and Gujarat’s mentor Mithali Raj.

    While the 36-year-old Haynes has not coached a crew earlier than, she was a pacesetter throughout the Australian facet till her retirement. In an unique interplay with India Today, Haynes had no qualms in admitting that the teaching position could be “challenging” for her however she is trying to make a “valuable contribution” off the sphere.

    “This opportunity popped up to coach the side. I was really excited when Mithali contacted me and asked if I would be interested,” Haynes, who lately loved her time commentating on Australian matches, advised India Today.

    “So yeah, I think to be part of the inaugural edition of the WPL with such a high-quality franchise and potentially get together a really good squad as well is such an exciting opportunity and one I’m looking forward to, I suppose, challenging myself so hopefully making a valuable contribution off the field instead of on the field this time.”

    EXPERIENCED SUPPORT STAFF

    Gujarat Giants strengthened its help workers by including India Women’s U19 T20 World Cup-winning coach Nooshin Al Khadeer (bowling coach), Tushar Arothe (batting coach), and Gavan Twining (fielding coach). With the Women’s Premier League set to happen from March 4-26 in Mumbai, Haynes stated that she, alongside along with her help workers, will attempt to create one thing particular at Gujarat Giants.

    “I have got good coaches around me. Mithali was chatting to me just to make sure we will be a team off-field as well. I will be looking to draw on their experiences, not just in coaching but in terms of their knowledge around players domestically – who they think has performed really strongly over the last couple of years and could add a lot to the franchise,” stated Haynes.

    “They have been very good to talk to and have been very open in sharing their knowledge which is very handy for me. Nooshin has had success recently so that is very exciting for her that as a coach she has brought home a trophy. So, looking forward to creating something special at the club.”

    Ahead of the five-team event, 409 cricketers – 246 Indians and 163 abroad gamers (together with eight from affiliate nations) will go underneath the hammer on February 13 in Mumbai. The whole variety of capped gamers are 202, uncapped gamers are 199, and eight are from affiliate nations. A most of 90 slots can be found with the 5 groups, with 30 being slotted for abroad gamers.

    WHO ARE GIANTS TARGETTING?

    Haynes, who has by no means been a part of an public sale, additional stated that it will be difficult to get the steadiness proper as Gujarat Giants’ heads are planning to determine “key players” round which they may construct the squad. The former Australian batter didn’t draw back from having her teammates and T20I openers Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney on the membership. While Healy’s base worth is INR 50 lakh, Mooney had a reserve worth of INR 40 lakh.

    Australia openers Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney in motion. (PTI Photo)

    “Among the left-handers, obviously Beth Mooney is one of the best opening batters in this format of the game for a long time. She is a really strong player. In Alyssa Healy we have seen how dangerous she is in big moments at World Cups. This tournament will be a big stage for those players. It will be a different type of pressure as well. If you are being bought for a large amount of money, suddenly a lot of expectations are around you. I reckon they are two of the many who would be taken at auction,” stated Haynes.

    Among the India internationals, Haynes named her former Sydney Thunder teammate Harmanpreet Kaur, and Smriti Mandhana to draw franchises. The Australian additionally stated that all-rounder Deepti Sharma shall be “very appealing” as she is a “multi-skilled player” and might bowl in all phases of the sport.

    WILL WPL OVERSHADOW WBBL?

    The BCCI’s Women’s Premier League is taken into account to be the world’s second most valued ladies’s sports activities league after the Women’s National Basketball Association of the US. The BCCI offered the media rights for WPL seasons 2023-27 for a cumulative determine of INR 951 crores (i.e., INR 7.09 crores per match) and additional garnered INR 4669.99 crores in bidding, paving means for a transformative journey forward. While the Women’s Big Bash League is a confirmed top-class event, it’s the Women’s Premier League that has taken over the minds of the cricketing fraternity.

    However, Haynes stated that totally different competitions can co-exist as it would solely assist in rising the sport. She added that there’s sufficient window within the ladies’s calendar to slot in totally different franchise competitions.

    “I think there is a space for all female domestic competitions. It is very important that administrators don’t lose sight of that. There is an opportunity for all growing together, no reason why one competition should be shut out or prioritised over the other. We have seen how important it is to grow the game in those countries and also how much players want to support those competitions,” stated Haynes.

    “For players who have played in the Hundred (in England), WBBL (in Australia), and now who will come and play in WPL in India, it is important to grow the game. I don’t think we need to compete for the space of time, there is enough space in the women’s cricket calendar to make sure these competitions can stand on or have their time and make sure the best players are available to play in these competitions, particularly while we are looking to grow the sport.”

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    Feb 8, 2023

  • Women’s Big Bash League 2022: Deandra Dottin’s all-round brilliance powers Adelaide Strikers to maiden title

    Women’s Big Bash League 2022: Adelaide Strikers, led by Tahlia McGrath received the WBBL after beating Sydney Sixers by 10 runs within the remaining at North Sydney Oval.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 26, 2022 16:34 IST

    WBBL 2022: Deandra Dottin’s brilliance powers Adelaide Strikers to maiden title. Courtesy: Adelaide Strikers

    By Sabyasachi Chowdhury: Adelaide Strikers, on Saturday, November 26, received the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2022 after beating two-time champions Sydney Sixers by 10 runs on the North Sydney Oval.

    Back in 2021, the Strikers superior to the ultimate, however completed because the runner-up after dropping to Perth Scorchers by 12 runs. However, this time round, Tahlia McGrath and Co. have been in a position to make amends.

    Deandra Dottin confirmed why she is deemed as one of the formidable ladies’s cricketer, particularly within the shorter format of the sport. The West Indies all-rounder received the Player of the Match award for her stupendous present, each with bat and ball.

    After the Strikers opted to bat first, Dottin scored a 37-ball 52 with six fours and two sixes. On the again of her knock, the Strikers set a goal of 148 for the Sixers to chase down. Katie Mack and skipper McGrath additionally made helpful contributions with the bat.

    Left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone was the choose of the bowlers for the Sixers after she completed with stupendous figures of 4-0-19-2. Lauren Cheatle, Nicole Bolton and Kate Peterson picked up one wicket apiece.

    The Sixers discovered themselves in all types of hassle after being diminished to 16 for 4 in 5.5 overs. Darcie Brown and Dottin ripped by the opposition’s batting by sending Suzie Bates, Alyssa Healy, Erin Burns and Ashleigh Gardner again to the hut.

    Gardner, within the meantime, received the Player of the Series award after she scored 339 runs and picked up 23 wickets within the event. Gardner bagging a duck was an enormous blow for the Sixers.

    After the lack of early wickets, Ellyse Perry and Bolton introduced the Sixers again into the match with a 60-run stand for the fifth wicket. But to the dismay of the Sixers, each batters perished within the area of six balls.

    While McGrath removed Bolton, who made 32 off 27, Brown nipped out the prized scalp of Perry, who made a 32-ball 33 with 5 fours.

    In the final 31 balls, the Sixers wanted 66 runs with 4 wickets in hand. Ecclestone threw her bat round to attain 15 off eight earlier than Megan Schutt castled her.

    Maitlan Brown threw the kitchen sink at every thing to attain 34 off 17 with two fours and three sixes, however her efforts went in useless.

    The Strikers bowled the Sixers out for 137 in 20 overs. Brown and Dottin picked up two wickets apiece. Schutt, Jemma Barsby, McGrath and Amanda-Jade Wellington obtained one scalp apiece.

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    sabyasachi chowdhury

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    Nov 26, 2022

  • Women’s Big Bash League: Harmanpreet Kaur to overlook begin of the event as a consequence of worldwide duties

    Harmanpreet Kaur will miss the beginning of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) owing to worldwide duties. She will stay unavailable for Melbourne Renegades’ opening two matches.

    New Delhi ,UPDATED: Oct 16, 2022 10:00 IST

    Harmanpreet Kaur led India to win seventh Women’s Asia Cup title. (PTI Photo)

    By India Today Web Desk: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur will miss the beginning of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) owing to worldwide duties, her membership Melbourne Renegades said.

    Harmanpreet, who led India to clinch its seventh title on the Asia Cup, might be changed by England’s Eve Jones as an abroad alternative participant. The India captain will miss the opening two matches of the Renegades.

    Harmanpreet captained India within the Women’s Asia Cup ultimate simply 24 hours earlier than Melbourne Renegades opened their marketing campaign in opposition to Adelaide Strikers within the WBBL. Renegades began off their season on the successful observe as they defeated Strikers by 4 wickets in Mackay.

    Workload administration has grow to be a significant problem for high cricketers, with Harmanpreet’s India teammate Smriti Mandhana withdrawing from the WBBL whereas Australia captain Meg Lanning is on indefinite break since guiding Australia to win the Commonwealth Games gold medal.

    Melbourne Renegades coach Simon Helmot stated that the administration would monitor Harmanpreet’s workload when she arrives in Australia.

    “Obviously, she’s heavy into the Asia Cup at the moment so hopefully as soon as that finishes she can jump on a plane and come and join us up in Mackay or in fact, in Adelaide,” Helmot advised ESPNcricinfo. “So that’s when we expect her. I’m expecting her to miss the first two matches, and then we’ll have to check how she’s feeling and how she’s going.”

    “She’s played a heck of a lot of cricket recently. But having had a few messages over WhatsApp with her in recent times she’s really excited about coming back. She had an awesome time [last season]. She was player of the series and she was such an important player, not just runs but 15 wickets as well, and her support and leadership for Soph [Molineux].”

  • ‘Who’s excited to see Harmanpreet again’: WBBL posts Harmanpreet Kaur’s T20 numbers forward of season

    After a stupendous present in opposition to England within the three-match ODI sequence, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is all set to proceed her type to WBBL 2022. Harmanpreet, who smashed a match-winning 143 not out off 111 deliveries within the second match in Canterbury, was re-signed by Melbourne Renegades for a second season with them, within the 2022-23 WBBL.

    Excited over her excellent type, the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) on Wednesday posted a message on their official Twitter deal with, welcoming the Indian star batter. ” Hands up who’s excited to see @ImHarmanpreet again in Australia subsequent month?!

    🤚 up who’s excited to see @ImHarmanpreet again in Australia subsequent month?! @RenegadesWBBL | #WBBL08 pic.twitter.com/rDadRZGdzC

    — Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) September 28, 2022

    The right-hander was the Player of the Tournament within the final WBBL season for her all-round present of 406 runs and 15 wickets, main each batting and bowling charts for Renegades.

    Earlier, on Tuesday, Harmanpreet jumped 4 spots to achieve the fifth spot within the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings. She leads a bunch of India gamers who’ve made fast beneficial properties within the rankings after the crew’s 3-0 sweep over England.

  • Harmanpreet was overthinking, which resulted in her enjoying a bit cautious up to now: Coach who helped her break shackles

    On Wednesday evening, when the India Women beat England Women by 88-runs within the second ODI at Canterbury, in Adelaide, a coach typed out a message for Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar, the skipper of the profitable workforce.

    Harmanpreet’s 111-ball unbeaten 143 was the spotlight of the Indian innings, her fifth ODI century and helped India Women win their first collection in England since 1999.

    Coach Yadwinder Singh Sodhi watched the India innings and went to sleep realizing that Harmanpreet had nicely and really turned a nook.

    “I had to go to work this morning. But watching her play in her natural style of dominating the opposition bowlers was satisfying. It reminded me of her century (171) against Australia in the semifinals of the 2017 World Cup. I messaged her that ‘when you play your natural attacking game, then the team as well the fans enjoy watching you,’” Sodhi instructed The Indian Express from Adelaide.

    Captain @ImHarmanpreet led from the entrance, hammering 143* & bagged the Player of the Match award as #StaffIndia beat England by 88 runs within the 2⃣nd ODI to take an unassailable lead within the collection. 👏 👏 #ENGvIND

    Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/dmQVpiNH4h pic.twitter.com/lHrfOQDBX7

    — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) September 21, 2022

    Post that knock towards Australia in 2017, Bhullar had only one century — towards West Indies earlier this 12 months — in 37 innings in ODIs. A T20 International hundred towards New Zealand in 2018 was adopted by one other drought of huge runs. During the Commonwealth Games, she discovered type with two half-centuries, together with a 65 within the remaining, a sport India Women misplaced by 9 runs.

    During a difficult part final 12 months, Harmanpreet hung out with coach Sodhi and his household — daughters Sabreen and Mehar and spouse Mandeep — in Adelaide when she was enjoying the Women’s Big Bash League.

    Highlights from the second ODI as India seal the collection in Canterbury.

    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGvIND 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/EkEBrGzmNT

    — England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 22, 2022

    “Last year, when she came to Australia to play in the WBBL, she spent a week with us at our Adelaide home. Big scores were not coming from her bat. But at first, we wanted her to be at ease and to relax. It was Diwali time and she celebrated with my family. It helped her get some time away from cricket. She would accompany my wife and daughters sightseeing in Adelaide,” Sodhi remembers.

    The coach had one piece of recommendation for Harmanpreet and that was to play her pure attacking sport. “She was overthinking and it resulted in her playing a bit cautious. Later that week, she hit a 40-odd in 18 balls in WBBL. We watched that game in the stadium and I could sense that she had got the rhythm back,” Sodhi mentioned.

    What adopted was a turnaround.

    In the WBBL, the place she was adjudged because the Player of the match, Bhullar scored 406 runs at a strike charge of 130.96 with three fifty-plus scores and smashed 18 sixes — essentially the most final season. She additionally took 15 wickets.

    “Sometimes pressure makes players try new things and that’s what Harman was doing prior to the WBBL. She was trying to score the runs behind the square or square of the wicket and playing shots like the paddle sweep. But then I told her that it was not her game. She is one of the few batters in the game who can clear the boundary at will. She has targeted runs in cow corner and mid-wicket area by stepping out or slog sweeping with success. Harman is kind of a player who derives motivation from fours and sixes and we discussed that there is no harm in trying that off the first ball.”

    On Wednesday, Harmanpreet confirmed why she remains to be the most effective strikers of the ball. Her unbeaten 143 contained 18 boundaries and 4 sixes. Harmanpreet scored 45 runs within the deep midwicket area and 43 runs within the deep additional cowl area.

    Her childhood coach and Sodhi’s father Kamaldeesh Singh Sodhi too watched the match highlights at his Moga dwelling. “Harmanpreet saw some ups and downs in recent years. I always tell her that a batsman’s life is one ball only. He can hit a six on that ball and can get bowled off that one ball too. She has the right outlook now.”

  • Can’t wait to be a part of star-studded line-up: New Zealand’s Suzie Bates joins Sydney Sixers for upcoming WBBL

    Former New Zealand captain Suzie Bates has joined Sydney Sixers for the upcoming season of the Women’s Big Bash League. She stated that she wished to play alongside Australian star gamers Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry.

    Suzie Bates was a part of New Zealand’s CWG bronze medal successful facet. (Reuters Photo)

    HIGHLIGHTSSuzie Bates stated that she will be able to’t wait to be a part of Sydney SixersBates stated that she wished to play alongside Alyssa Healy and Ellyse PerryBates has performed a complete of 71 WBBL matches, scoring 1738 runs and taking 35 wickets

    Former New Zealand captain Suzie Bates has joined Sydney Sixers for the upcoming season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).

    The 34-year-old Bates has performed a complete of 71 matches in WBBL, scoring 1738 runs. She has additionally taken 35 wickets for Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers.

    “They have a star-studded line-up, and I can’t wait to be part of that squad,” Bates stated in a press release.

    “They’ve been one of the most successful clubs in WBBL history… but I think they’d be the first to admit that in recent times they haven’t done as well as they’d like. I can’t wait to be part of a team that wants to make the finals and wants to win the Championships.”

    SUZIE BATES IN MAGENTA!!! @SixersBBL #WBBL08 pic.twitter.com/x5yFGHSNXi

    — Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) September 14, 2022

    Bates, a member of New Zealand’s Commonwealth Games bronze medal-winning facet, additional stated that she took the choice of becoming a member of Sydney Sixers as she wished to play beneath coach Charlotte Edwards and alongside Australian star gamers Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry.

    “I’ve worked with ‘Lotte’ (Edwards) in the past, and her being there as coach was a really big reason to sign… knowing they’d be well led,” Bates stated.

    “I talked about my role in the top order and doing what I have done for any team that I’ve played in: trying to contribute with the bat; bringing senior leadership on the field; helping the team as best I can, and just being a good person around the group.

    “It might be good [to play alongside Healy and Perry] as a result of I’m a bit sick of enjoying towards them! Healy scored lots of runs – and some tons of – towards the Strikers prior to now, so it will likely be good to be down the opposite finish and watch these two go about their enterprise.”

    Bates is the very best run-getter in ladies’s T20Is, having scored 3531 runs. She turned the primary cricketer to amass 3000 T20I runs. She has additionally hit one T20I century and 22 half-centuries, and has picked up 50 wickets.

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  • 2021-22 Women’s Big Bash League champions Perth Scorchers retain South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp

    Marizanne Kapp completed the 2021-22 season with 12 wickets. She had received Player of the Final after an important efficiency in opposition to Adelaide Strikers within the WBBL closing.

    South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp throughout The Hundred match. (Courtesy: Reuters)

    HIGHLIGHTSPerth Scorchers received their first titles in 2021-22 WBBLMarizanne Kapp received Player of the Final in final versionSophie Devine and Maddy Green are the opposite abroad gamers signed

    The 2021 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) champions Perth Scorchers have retain South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp for the 2022-23 season.

    Kapp had received Player of the Final after an important efficiency in opposition to Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium. She scored 31 not out off 23 balls and took one wicket despite being bedridden within the lead-up to the match.

    The South African all-rounder completed the 2021-22 season with 12 wickets. Kapp’s signing completes the Scorchers’ checklist of worldwide signings for the upcoming season. She has been joined by New Zealanders Sophie Devine and Maddy Green as abroad gamers.

    Kappie indicators on! Our champion all-rounder is right here to remain for our #WBBL08 marketing campaign! https://t.co/dLpghbGOUU #MADETOUGH pic.twitter.com/UG2Yv4Tqyk

    — Perth Scorchers (@ScorchersBBL) July 6, 2022

    “I’m thrilled to sign on for another season with Perth,” Kapp mentioned in a press release.

    “Winning the title last year in front of the Orange Army was an awesome experience, and something the whole group is incredibly driven to repeat.

    “There’s a great blend of youth and experience within the squad, we’ve got an excellent coach in Shelley, and the culture we’ve built together is really strong. I can’t wait to see what we’re able to achieve moving forward.”

    Perth Scorchers head coach Shelley Nitschke mentioned: “We’re stoked to have Kappie back. She’s one of the best allrounders in the world and she keeps getting better and better, particularly with her batting.

    “She has been round for some time and is extremely diligent together with her preparation, making her such position mannequin for these youthful gamers coming by means of. It’s actually thrilling to have her on our workforce.”

  • COVID-19 scare in WBBL: Weekend video games in Hobart may occur behind closed doorways

    Hobart Hurricanes are more likely to play their weekend video games behind closed doorways after a COVID-positive man escaped resort quarantine, triggering alarm throughout the state of Tasmania, which is now below a three-day lockdown.
    India’s rising wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh is a part of metropolis’s WBBL franchise Hobart Hurricanes.
    In reality, Cricket Australia via WBBL’s official twitter deal with said: “The Weber WBBL acknowledges the choice of the Tasmania authorities to name three-day lockdown curiosity of public well being.
    “The health and safety of our players, staff, match officials and partners along with that of wider community remains our top priority. We are currently working with Tasmanian government on options of upcoming matches at Blundstone Arena, this weekend,” it additional said.
    According to ‘sportingnews.com.au’, “The WBBL has been thrown into chaos with a COVID-19 case in Tasmania putting in doubt several matches on the opening weekend in Hobart as the state’s south enters a three-day lockdown.”
    Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has introduced that the lockdown would begin on Friday 6 pm and proceed for 72 hours until Monday 6 pm. The lockdown will probably be lifted solely topic to well being recommendation.
    There are 4 weekend video games — two every on Saturday and Sunday within the WBBL.
    “Bearing in mind there are national and international matters to consider here in terms of the broadcast, if they do go ahead they would go ahead with no crowd and with the players remaining in a bubble,” Gutwein has been quoted as saying by the web site.
    The first 9 matches of the league are scheduled within the Tasmanian state capital earlier than the caravan strikes to Launceston with video games additionally being performed in Perth, Adelaide and Mackay.

  • Shafali Varma makes quiet WBBL debut, her group Sydney Sixers opens with win

    Young Indian batter Shafali Verma endured an underwhelming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) debut in her group Sydney Sixers’ six-wicket win over Melbourne Stars on the opening day of the competitors on the Bellerive Oval right here on Thursday.
    Chasing 100 runs to win in 11 overs within the rain-hit match, the 17-year-old right-handed opener fell for 8 (10 balls, 1 4) within the fourth over.
    Her first-wicket partnership with Alyssa Healy, who hit an outstanding 57 (27 balls, 11 fours), yielded 40 runs earlier than Shafali was bowled by Annabel Sutherland making an attempt an enormous heave.

    What a throw! Welcome to the @WBBL, Shafali Verma 🔥@CommBank | #WBBL07 pic.twitter.com/X6mhtzwUp8
    — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 14, 2021
    The Sixers gave the impression to be on their option to a cushty win earlier than shedding three wickets together with that of Healy. But Nicole Bolton (7 not out) and Angela Reakes (3 not out) steered them house.

    Earlier, despatched in to bat by Sixers captain Ellyse Perry, the Melbourne Stars rode on a quick-fire 54 not out (31 balls, 5 fours, 1 six) by Elyse Villani to make 99 for 1 in 11 overs.
    Skipper Meg Lanning contributed 23 (17 balls, 4 fours).

    Shafali helped break the Stars’ opening partnership by operating out Annabel Sutherland (14).
    Another Indian within the Sixers’ line-up, left-arm spinner Radha Yadav, went wickeless in her two overs and didn’t get a chance to bat. PTI SS

  • Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav be a part of Sydney Sixers for upcoming WBBL season

    Indian teen batting sensation Shafali Verma and left-arm spinner Radha Yadav will make their Women’s Big Bash League debut with two-time champions Sydney Sixers, it was formally confirmed on Monday.
    The signing of the duo by the Sixers was reported by PTI on May 13 and has been confirmed by the organisers forward of the seventh version of the league, which begins subsequent month.
    “So the Sydney derby should be fun this year!. The @SixersBBL have signed Indian talents Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav,” a message posted from the official Twitter deal with of the league learn.

    So the Sydney derby must be enjoyable this 12 months! 😅
    The @SixersBBL have signed Indian abilities Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav. Full story: https://t.co/Kg0jiRgag1 #WBBL07 pic.twitter.com/ERmGfyLl4t
    — Weber Women’s Big Bash League (@WBBL) September 26, 2021
    The Sixers start their WBBL marketing campaign in opposition to the Melbourne Stars on October 14 at Blundstone Arena in Hobart.
    The 17-year-old Shafali, who in 2019 turned India’s youngest ever lady participant to make her worldwide debut, is broadly thought-about the perfect batting expertise on the planet and presently sits atop the ICC girls’s T20I participant rankings.
    On Sunday, she scored her maiden ODI half-century with a mature knock of 56 as India upset the may Australian group, snapping the hosts’ 26-game profitable streak.
    “This is a very good opportunity for me and my goal is to just enjoy myself, to make some new friends and have fun,” Shafali was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.
    “I want to play WBBL and back myself and just believe in myself.”
    Shafali is predicted to type a deadly mixture with Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry and Ash Gardner on the prime of the order for the Sixers, giving the group probably the most thrilling prime 4 in WBBL historical past.
    In June, the right-hander turned the youngest participant, male or feminine, to characterize India in all three codecs of worldwide cricket earlier than she debuted for the Birmingham Phoenix in ‘The Hundred’ underneath Sixers’ head coach Ben Sawyer.
    “Shafali is very impressive. She’s such a talent and she’s fearless. She hits to different areas of the field and plays shots that are different to the other three girls in that top four,” Sawyer mentioned.
    “The experience I had with her in Birmingham was that she wants to learn, she wants to get better and she wants to grow as a player and a person,” he added.
    Not to be overshadowed by her teenage teammate, left-arm orthodox spinner Radha arrives on the Sixers with a burgeoning resume of her personal and sits eleventh within the T20I participant rankings.
    The 21-year-old was one of many discoveries of the 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20, ending because the joint-leading wicket-taker for India within the event, with eight dismissals in 5 matches.
    Radha mentioned she was trying ahead to creating her WBBL debut alongside Shafali, noting the event had been very aspirational as she rose by means of the ranks in India.
    “Lots of young Indian girls want to play in the WBBL. It is a very good standard and I am so happy to be able to play for the Sixers this year,” Radha mentioned.
    Sawyer was equally exuberant about welcoming Radha to the Sixers.
    “Radha brings a skillset that now we have by no means had on the Sixers and that’s very thrilling. A left-arm ortho bowler is so vital within the WBBL and having one who’s world class is such a terrific alternative for this group.
    “She has also batted in the middle of the order for India so she is handy with the bat too,” he added.