WPL 2023 Mascot Shakti – After the Women’s Premier League theme song, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have introduced the mascot, Shakti. BCCI secretary Jay Shah shared this amazing news on Twitter, calling Shakti ‘Fast, Fierce, & Full of fire.’ In a 30-second video, Shakti can be seen smashing sixes into all parts of the ground. There is a zeal in her eyes just like Harmanpreet Kaur, and Mandhana. “Abhi toh bas shuruwat hai,” is the caption for the fierce Shakti video. Follow WPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Fast, fierce and full of fire! She’s ready to set the field ablaze, lekin #YehTohBasShuruatHai !
Introducing the embodiment of the #TATAWPL our mascot #Shakti ! @BCCI @BCCIWomen @wplt20 @viacom18#WPL2023 #WomensPremierLeague pic.twitter.com/oZcKm7aGwq
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) March 2, 2023
WPL 2023: ‘Fast, Fierce, & full of fire’ BCCI introduces FIERCE Mascot Shakti for Women’s Premier League, WATCH here
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While mascot Shakti is set to entertain the audience, off-field, it is the battle on-field among the five WPL teams that is set to take CenterStage. WPL 2023 season is set to kick off on March 4 with a blockbuster Mumbai Indians vs Gujrat Giants match. BCCI have decided to keep entry free for women in all 20 WPL matches in Mumbai. The Board have also planned a grand opening ceremony for the same and have roped in stars like Kiara Advani, & AP Dhillion.
Apart from that, BCCI recently released an exciting theme song for the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League. The song, titled ‘Ye toh bas shuruat hai’, is a tribute to the resilience and determination of Indian women cricketers, who have overcome numerous obstacles to reach the pinnacle of the sport.
Jaagi hui shakti ab mere paas hai,
Dekho abhi, yeh toh bas shuruat hai!Sing along to the anthem lyrics video and don’t forget to tune in to the #TATAWPL from the 4th of March, live on @Sports18 and @JioCinema!#YeTohBasShuruatHai #WomensPremierLeague #WPL2023 pic.twitter.com/uwaSdJtkaA
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 1, 2023
The theme song captures the essence of the league and the spirit of the players. The lyrics of the song talk about the challenges that the players have faced and the determination with which they have overcome them. The song encourages the players to continue their journey and promises that they will stay stronger and more determined than ever before.
WPL 2023: ‘Fast, Fierce, & full of fire’ BCCI introduces FIERCE Mascot Shakti for Women’s Premier League, WATCH here