Last Update: January 25, 2023, 20:12 IST
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Adani Sportsline, the sports arm of the diversified Adani Group, on Wednesday, January 25, acquired a franchise in the Women’s Premier League, to be called Gujarat Giants, for Rs 1,289 crore in an auction conducted by the BCCI.
The much-anticipated Women’s Premier League is well and truly on its way home as five teams have been announced for the inaugural edition. Adani Sportsline, the sports arm of the diversified Adani Group, has acquired a franchise. The team from Ahmedabad will be called Gujarat Giants.
Adani Sportsline bought Gujarat Giants for Rs 1,289 crore in an auction conducted by the BCCI on Wednesday, 25 January. Seven IPL franchises along with several other business entities in Mumbai bid for five Women’s Premier League teams. Adani Sportsline eventually registered the highest winning bid in the auction with other bids coming from Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi and Lucknow.
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Mr. Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises, said, “The Indian women’s cricket team is performing exceptionally well – and the Women’s Cricket League is an important step towards creating more opportunities for women through sport.” “Cricket is an inseparable part of the fabric of the country and Adani Sportsline was keen to begin its association with the sport with the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League. While I wish every other franchise all the best, I expect Gujarat Giants to emerge as the top team in this new, exciting league.
Gujarat Giants cricket franchise in Women’s Premier League joins Adani Sportsline family of successful teams like Gulf Giants in DP World Gujarat Giants in ILT20, and Pro Kabaddi League.
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