WPL 2024: On the inaugural day of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024, Bollywood and cricketing are expected to exchange heated barbs. Bollywood actors Kartik Aryan, Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Tiger Shroff are confirmed to perform at the curtain-raiser event of the second edition of the Women’s Premier League. Last year, Sidharth’s wife and Bollywood actor, Kiara Advani, had performed at the opening ceremony of the WPL 2023. Actor Kirti Sanon and singer AP Dhillon had also dazzled on the stage in the last edition of the T20 league.
The new season will begin with the first match of the campaign between the defending champions Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals on February 23. The opening ceremony will begin at 6:30 PM IST, even though the match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
“Yeh Kingdom nahin, Ab Queendom Hai! Join @kartikaaryan as he fights for the Crown for his Queendom. Watch the #TATAWPL 2024 Opening Ceremony on @officialjiocinema & @sports18.official LIVE from the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru,” a post read on Instagram by WPL.
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Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning expressed her excitement after her initial training session with the team in Bengaluru, remarking positively on the team’s overall fitness and improvement. As a seasoned player in women’s cricket, Lanning led her team to an impressive performance in the previous WPL season, finishing atop the league stage, though narrowly missing the title.
Reflecting on the inaugural season, Lanning fondly recalled the enjoyable experience of opening the batting with Shafali and the camaraderie within the team. She highlighted the ease with which the group bonded both on and off the field, contributing to a cohesive and enjoyable atmosphere. Looking ahead to the upcoming season, Lanning anticipates a continuation of the positive team dynamics and is eager to replicate the successes of the past.
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