Punjab Kings Co-Owner Expresses Interest in Future WPL Team Ownership
Punjab Kings co-owner drops major WPL entry hint: ‘Not investing initially was never a lack of belief'
Hindustan Times
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Mohit Burman, co-owner of the Punjab Kings IPL franchise, has indicated a strong interest in acquiring a team in the Women's Premier League (WPL) as women's cricket gains popularity. He emphasized that initial non-investment should not be seen as a lack of belief in women's cricket, highlighting the sport's bright future and recent successes of the Indian women's team.
- 01The Women's Premier League has established itself as a significant platform for women's cricket since its inception in 2023.
- 02Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman holds a 48% stake in the franchise and is keen on entering the WPL.
- 03The Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, won the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, marking a historic achievement.
- 04WPL 2026 has seen an 11% increase in viewership, with a record 34.5 billion minutes of content consumed.
- 05Burman noted that the quality of cricket and audience interest have exceeded expectations, positively impacting grassroots development.
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The Women's Premier League (WPL) has rapidly grown in popularity since its launch in 2023, mirroring the success of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Mohit Burman, co-owner of the Punjab Kings IPL franchise, expressed his interest in owning a WPL team, highlighting the positive trajectory of women's cricket. He stated that not investing initially should not be seen as a lack of belief in the sport. Burman praised the WPL for establishing itself as a crucial platform for women cricketers and noted the impressive viewership growth, with WPL 2026 recording an 11% increase from the previous year. The Indian women's team, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, achieved a historic milestone by winning the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. Burman emphasized the importance of this success in inspiring young girls and changing perceptions of women in sports. The WPL's impact is evident, with record viewership and a growing audience, fostering a new generation of female cricketing icons.
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The increasing popularity of women's cricket and the establishment of leagues like the WPL are inspiring young girls to pursue sports, creating role models and changing perceptions of women athletes.
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