The inaugural Women’s Premier League Players WPL 2023 Auction is set to take place on Monday, February 13, 2023, in Mumbai. The tournament is set to start in the first week of March and the buzz around the WPL has been growing on social media since the announcement of the tournament.
The first-ever Women’s Premier League Players WPL 2023 auction is just a day away and Viacom18 Sports has announced their coverage plans for this historic event. The WPL auction is set to take place on February 13 and fans can expect comprehensive coverage on Sports18 – 1 SD & HD and JioCinema.
Sports18 has made a major announcement about their coverage plans for the highly anticipated event. The network has roped in a star-studded expert panel, consisting of Women’s cricket legend Lydia Greenway, Indian cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra, and cricketer-turned-commentator Abhinav Mukund, to provide in-depth analysis and commentary during the auction.
Live Coverage Details of WPL 2023 Auction :
- Pre-show: The live coverage of the auction will start with a pre-show in English and Hindi at 1:30 PM.
- Build-Up Programming: Viewers can watch exclusive interviews of India’s top cricketers, including Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, and Richa Ghosh on JioCinema. The preview show on February 12, at 1:30 PM will give viewers an insight into the format, rules, team updates, and players to watch out for.
- Auction: The auction will begin at 2:30 PM, and once concluded, the expert panel will analyze the proceedings on JioCinema and Sports18 – 1 SD & HD.
The build-up programming to the WPL auction will include a preview show on February 12 at 1:30 PM that will give viewers an inside look into the format, rules, team updates, and players to watch out for. The live coverage of the auction will tip off at 1:30 PM with a pre-show in English and Hindi that will introduce viewers to the most sought-after players and exclusive interviews with players, franchisees, and coaches.
How to Watch the WPL 2023 Auction?
Fans can watch the WPL 2023 Auction live on Sports18 – 1 SD & HD and JioCinema.
The live auction begins at 2:30 PM and fans can expect expert analysis from the panel once the auction concludes. A total of 409 cricketers will be up for grabs in the inaugural Women’s Premier League Player Auction, including 246 Indians and 163 overseas players, of which eight are from associate nations. A maximum of 90 slots are available with the five teams, with 30 being slotted for overseas players.
With a star-studded expert panel, a preview show, and a female auctioneer, The first-ever Women’s Premier League Players Auction is a significant event in the world of women’s cricket and promises to be a memorable event for cricket fans. The coverage by Viacom18 Sports promises to be comprehensive and in-depth. With the tournament set to start in the first week of March, fans can’t wait to see their favorite players in action and support their teams. Get ready to experience the thrill of the first-ever WPL Players Auction!
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