India, May 18 -- Cricket is no longer just a gentleman's game, as women's cricket has seen its following and attraction rise drastically over the last decade. The future of Indian women's cricket, without a doubt, has also attracted massive interest since the inception of the Women's Premier League (WPL) in 2023 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), following a similar model to the biggest tournament in franchise cricket, the men's Indian Premier League.

Though the tournament has operated with a five-team format since its establishment, three IPL franchises, including Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Delhi Capitals, currently own teams in the WPL, alongside the newer additions of UP Warriorz (UPW) and Gujar...