Women’s Andhra Premier League will give female cricketers a platform, says Rayapati Sailaja
The Women’s Andhra Premier League (WAPL) was promoted through a bike rally in Vijayawada to encourage female participation in cricket. Officials emphasized the league's role in providing a platform for women cricketers across the state.
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This initiative reflects broader efforts to promote gender equality and professional opportunities in sports within regional India.
The Women’s Andhra Premier League (WAPL) will give women cricketers an important platform to show their talent, Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja said.
Taking part in the “Bikes and Bats: Women on Wheels” bike ride organised in Vijayawada on Thursday (September 17, 2026) to build awareness of the league, Ms. Sailaja said she was happy that women were now earning a distinct identity in cricket.
She said women cricketers from different parts of the State had been divided into four teams: Godavari, Amaravati, Vizag and Rayalaseema.
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