Women’s Andhra Premier League will give female cricketers a platform, says Rayapati Sailaja
About 100 women riders take part in a “Bikes and Bats” ride in Vijayawada to build awareness of the league, which will have four teams
The Women’s Andhra Premier League (WAPL) will provide a significant platform for female cricketers to showcase their abilities, according to Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja. During a “Bikes and Bats: Women on Wheels” bike ride in Vijayawada on September 17, 2026, Ms. Sailaja expressed her satisfaction that women are now gaining a distinct identity in cricket.
She further revealed that women cricketers from various regions of the state were grouped into four teams: Godavari, Amaravati, Vizag, and Rayalaseema. Approximately 100 female riders participated in the event and expressed their support for the female cricketers.
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