If there is Women’s Premier League (WPL) It started during the time of the former Indian captain Mithali RajThere is little doubt that he will be the most prized signing in the league’s inaugural auction, especially when he is an undisputed mainstay of Indian cricket in 2017-2019.
During this period, Mithali was not just a cricketer; She was the face of Indian women’s cricket. He held the record for most ODI runs, had already led India to the World Cup final and symbolized calm, class and unparalleled consistency. His presence in the auction pool changed the entire bidding dynamic, turning the league’s trade and sports appeal overnight.
Mithali Raj: A generation of batting superstar who launched the WPL
Teams going into the inaugural WPL auction are looking for Mithali not just as a player, but as a marquee brand asset, someone who guarantees vision, stability and world-class batting returns. Top-order innings that paid off ERAs were rare and the Indian franchise, looking for a reliable anchor in T20 cricket, commanded an unprecedented value for Mithali as a run machine.
His composure, temperament and ability to shoot under pressure would be an invaluable asset, especially in the big-ticket games that define a franchise’s season. Franchises looking for a match-winning captain, on-field tactician and high-profile Face would engage in a fierce bidding war to secure his services.
What did Mithali buy in a WPL Mega auction?
In terms of auction value, Mithali would easily be priced against the highest paid players in the league. The INR 3 Crore Mark-and the Elite Indian selections at 2.5 crores- Mithali’s offering has comfortably surpassed these figures as foreign superstars have crossed the elite Indian selections.
Given the track record and leadership palate, the final price is likely to be lowered between INR 3.5 crore and INR 4.5 crore, potentially making it:
- Highest paid Indian fruit in WPL History
- A marquee comparable to Virat Kohli In the early years of the IPL
- A commercial icon for any franchise looking for a leader who defines identity
The team that failed to bag him in the auction immediately felt a strategic deficiency, not just in India’s greatest corpse, but in a captain who could define a franchise for years.
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Mithali’s tactical influence
A franchise that secures Mithali would earn more than a world No.2. His tactical intelligence, leadership skills and composure under pressure would make him the heartbeat of the squad.
Field effective
- Compiling partners and leading pursuits will make shots between fits.
- His experience against every major international attack will provide stability during the collapse.
- The hunger for excellence and batting discipline will set the blueprint for the team’s batting culture.
Guidance and mentoring
- Mithali, who has been in India for more than a decade, would naturally roll in as captain or vice-captain.
- Like young stars Do not give shafaliRodrigues Rodgues, Rika Ghosh or there would be no better mentor of emerging inner talent.
- His extensive tactical knowledge—from reading passes to building bounce-back strategies—will boost the IQ of the entire locker room.
Cultural and commercial value
- Mithali’s quiet charisma and global reach would instantly raise the brand value of the franchise.
- It would face media interactions, sponsorships and promotional campaigns.
- His professional would define a high performance environment similar to leaders like him Ms dhoni and Harmanpreet Kaur built for teams.
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