WIPL 2023: Indian cricket fraternity reacts as Viacom 18 bags media rights of Women’s IPL for INR 951 crore

The inaugural Women's IPL is likely to get underway in the first week of March.

By Salman Anjum - 17 Jan, 2023

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday (January 16) announced that Viacom 18 has bagged the Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) media rights for a period of five years (2023-27).

Taking to Twitter, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirmed the development, citing that Viacom has committed INR 951 crore for the first five editions of the much-awaited tournament.

"Congratulations @viacom18 for winning the Women's @IPL media rights. Thank you for your faith in @BCCI and @BCCIWomen. Viacom has committed INR 951 crores which means per match value of INR 7.09 crores for next 5 years (2023-27). This is massive for Women's Cricket," Shah tweeted.

"After pay equity, today's bidding for media rights for Women's IPL marks another historic mandate. It's a big and decisive step for empowerment of women's cricket in India, which will ensure participation of women from all ages. A new dawn indeed! #WIPL @ICC @BCCIWomen," read his another tweet.

After pay equity, today's bidding for media rights for Women's IPL marks another historic mandate. It's a big and decisive step for empowerment of women's cricket in India, which will ensure participation of women from all ages. A new dawn indeed! #WIPL @ICC @BCCIWomen
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 16, 2023

The inaugural Women's IPL is likely to get underway in the first week of March. Five teams will compete in the competition and all the games will be played in Mumbai.

Amid the recent development, Indian cricket fraternity took to Twitter and hailed the BCCI’s decisive step in the empowerment of women's cricket in India.

Here are the reactions:

Today’s a day that every Indian women cricketer will remember. The #WIPL is finally taking shape. @BCCI, @JayShah and all those involved deserve huge praise. Women’s cricket will go to the next level with this global stage provided. Come on girls, it’s all yours for the taking!
— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) January 16, 2023

The decks are clearing for the women's IPL with a good TV deal in place. Now, I hope the purse for each team is equally solid.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 16, 2023

Huge congratulations to Viacom18 and @BCCI, @JayShah for a historic day in women’s cricket. Today marks a new era where our women cricketers will get the platform they deserve to thrive, excel and develop on the global stage. I’m sure you’ll be mesmerized by the talent we have!
— Harmanpreet Kaur (@ImHarmanpreet) January 16, 2023

Amazing news???????? https://t.co/Ed2Api2irG
— Ashwin ???????? (@ashwinravi99) January 16, 2023

Wonderful news for women's cricket with @viacom18 winning the Women's IPL media rights for the next five years for more than INR 950 crore.This is a huge shot in the arm for women's cricket in India and I am sure it won't be long before the talent pool swells considerably. @BCCI https://t.co/ZkoxdmYZzS
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 16, 2023

The Women's IPL will be a game-changer for women's cricket and cricket in general. This development represents a significant milestone in that regard. Looking forward to an outstanding tournament. @BCCI, @BCCIWomen, @JayShah Sir. https://t.co/7kQ2vgPwRx
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) January 16, 2023

This is great news . Well done @JayShah and @BCCI

Womens cricket for the win ❤️ https://t.co/zliWLNt4cA
— DK (@DineshKarthik) January 16, 2023

This is so heartening and a testimony to the credibility and growth of Women’s Cricket. Am so delighted. Hats off to @bcciwomen and all the best to @viacom18 https://t.co/KT3rsZ4da2
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) January 16, 2023

Wao! This is wonderful news for the womens game. Viacom winning the media rights for womens @IPL. Look forward to the encouraging times for the womens game @BCCIWomen @viacom18
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) January 16, 2023

Some historic achievements and a solid road map has been laid for the women’s cricket and its future ???????????????? https://t.co/m1B4lwIcRr
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 16, 2023

Red letter day for women’s cricket in India. Let the fun begin #WIPL @JioCinema https://t.co/Lz8VEa9s3G
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 16, 2023

A historic day for @BCCIWomen and women cricketers around the globe ???? Congratulations to the @BCCI team and @Viacom18Studios https://t.co/KrZvSPdFqO
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) January 16, 2023

This is groundbreaking! Not only for women in cricket but for the entire cricket community.
Great work @bcciwomen & best wishes to @viacom18 ???? https://t.co/NvQujUBc22
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) January 16, 2023

By Salman Anjum - 17 Jan, 2023

WIPL 2023: Indian cricket fraternity reacts as Viacom 18 bags media rights of Women’s IPL for INR 951 crore

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