Now that the Men’s IPL auction is in the books, now the Women’s IPL and there is a debate whether the Women’s IPL should have an auction like the Men’s IPL or they should go for a draft process. The Women’s IPL is a new concept that is being introduced by the BCCI and they would want to make a splash and they would want the attention of the world.
Before we talk about what process the BCCI should adopt , I want to say how happy I am that the Women’s IPL is happening and that they will get the same opportunities as the men to shine on the biggest stage and show the world what they have got. The Indian Women’s cricket will be better in the long run. So, let’s talk about this debate.
The Women’s IPL should have an Auction
According to me the Women’s IPL should also have an auction and they should also get an equal opportunity to get paid as much as the men and a chance to provide for their families. The Women’s IPL should also be looked at the same way as the Men’s IPL and if an auction happens then the fans would be happy.
If a draft happens then the Women’s IPL will be looked as if it is inferior to the Men’s IPL and the fans will say that the BCCI will be asked questions whether they look at the Women’s IPL as inferior to the Men’s IPL. The Women’s players will also feel nervous and excited when there are auctions and they will see themselves getting bid on and all the 6 teams will buy 18 players each .
The Women’s IPL needs an auction and Richard Madlee should be the auctioneer and the BCCI needs to show the world that it takes the Women’s IPL as seriously as the Men’s IPL and that would only happen if there is an auction and not a draft.
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