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Henrietta Pereira fetches Rs 4.3 lakh in Women’s APL auction
All-rounder Henrietta Flavia Pereira became the costliest buy at the inaugural Women's Andhra Premier League auction on Tuesday, with Godavari Golden Eagles picking her for Rs 4.3 lakh. World Cup winner N.…
All-rounder Henrietta Flavia Pereira became the costliest buy at the inaugural Women's Andhra Premier League auction on Tuesday, with Godavari Golden Eagles picking her for Rs 4.3 lakh. World Cup winner N. Shree Charani went to Rayalaseema Zen Stars for Rs 1.1 lakh, though her participation is uncertain as she is set to play for India at the Asian Games from September 17 to 22, overlapping with the WAPL from September 15 to 26.
Twelve-year-old A. Shanmukha Priya was the youngest player picked, signed by Zen Stars for Rs 30,000. Amaravati e-Champions spent Rs 14.95 lakh, the highest among the four teams, followed by Golden Eagles (Rs 14.80 lakh). Zen Stars and Vizag Fire Birds each spent Rs 14 lakh. Only Zen Stars completed a full 20-player squad, the other three teams settled for 18 members each.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The WAPL is the state-level counterpart to the Women's Premier League, launched by the BCCI in 2023 to professionalise domestic women's cricket. Andhra Cricket Association is running this inaugural edition to build a pipeline of talent from the state. For 12-year-old Shanmukha Priya, the tournament represents an early entry into a professional system that did not exist for girls her age even five years ago. The clash between the WAPL schedule (September 15-26) and the Asian Games (September 17-22) means Shree Charani and any other India call-up will likely miss at least the first week of the league. The four teams have together spent nearly Rs 58 lakh, signalling growing investment in women's cricket at the state level. The auction outcome also shows that teams are still building benches: only Zen Stars filled the full 20-player quota.
Source: thehindu.com
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