As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction approaches, the Indian women’s cricket team is solely focused on their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan, stated team captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The WPL auction is set to take place on February 13, a day after India’s opening World Cup match.

Kaur emphasized the importance of the World Cup over the auction, saying that all players are mature enough to know what is important to them and keep their focus on the ICC trophy. She was inspired by the recent success of the Indian Under-19 team, who won the inaugural T20 World Cup last month, and hopes to add another ICC title to India’s trophy cabinet.

The WPL auction holds great significance for Indian women’s cricket, as Harmanpreet hopes it will have a similar impact on the sport as the Women’s Big Bash and The Hundred have had in Australia and England. She is eager to see Indian players get the chance to play with international stars, as she knows from her own experience what a life-changing opportunity it can be.

However, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine and Australian captain Meg Lanning have raised concerns about the timing of the WPL auction during the World Cup, calling it awkward and potentially distracting. Despite these concerns, all members of the Australian World Cup team and several international players have registered for the WPL auction.

In conclusion, despite the looming WPL auction, the Indian women’s cricket team remains fully committed to their World Cup campaign. Harmanpreet and her team are motivated to perform well and add another ICC title to India’s trophy cabinet, while also contributing to the growth of women’s cricket in their country.