BCCI Shortlists WPL Venues; Baroda Likely to Host the Final

Key Points

• The third edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will be held in two phases across two cities: Baroda and Lucknow.
• Baroda is likely to host the final, with the season expected to commence on February 6 or 7.
• The BCCI has shortlisted Baroda and Lucknow as potential venues, with informal discussions held with the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) and the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA).
• The Kotambi Stadium in Baroda, an international standard facility, is a top contender to host the WPL.
• The final is likely to be held around March 8-9.

Harmanpreet to Report at NCA?

• India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been directed to report to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
• Her absence from the three-match ODI series against Ireland is linked to her summons to the NCA.
• The nature of the injury or treatment that she needs to undergo is not clear yet.