WPL 2023: Virat Kohli, the former captain of both India and Royal Challengers Bangalore was thrilled when he got to know that RCB made the winning bid for the Bengaluru-based WPL Team. On January 25 it was announced that the IPL team RCB have acquired one of the five franchises for the first Women’s Premier League (WPL) season. Kohli then took to social media to share his priceless 1st reaction after receiving this information. Follow WIPL 2023 LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
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Kohli on his Instagram WROTE: “Well played, RCB! So thrilled that my team has won the bid for the Bengaluru Women’s Premier League team. Can’t wait to cheer for our women in Red and Gold.”
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With a bid of 901 Crores, Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited, a Diageo India-owned subsidiary that owns and operates Royal Challengers Bangalore, won the right to own and manage a franchise in the Women’s Indian Premier League.
RCB was one of the five entities that purchased a franchise for the eagerly anticipated WPL season.
The organisation, which already ran one of the first eight men’s IPL clubs, announced the change on their social media accounts and unveiled a new franchise logo on Wednesday.
The franchise’s new logo includes a female gender indication symbol.
“Breaking barriers, making history, and playing bold! Royal Challengers Bangalore are the proud owners of the Bengaluru Women’s Premier League Team,” they wrote.
Breaking barriers, making history, and playing bold!
Royal Challengers Bangalore are the proud owners of the Bengaluru Women’s Premier League Team 🙌#PlayBold #ItsHerGameToo #WomensIPL pic.twitter.com/swO4EvhZQc
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) January 25, 2023
Women’s IPL Teams Auction
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Ahmedabad – Adani – Rs 1289 Cr
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Mumbai – Reliance (MI) – Rs 912.99 Cr
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Bangalore – Diageo (RCB) – 901 Cr
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Lucknow – Capri Global – 757 Cr
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Delhi – DC franchise – 810 Cr
