Exploring the Possibility of a Women’s Champions League
The recent success of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has sparked talks between Australia, India, and England to create a Women’s Champions League. It is believed that the discussions, which took place during the Lord’s Ashes Test and the World Test Championship final at the Oval, have been spearheaded by Nick Hockley and Mike Baird, the chief executive and head of Cricket Australia.
CA Acknowledges Talks are Ongoing
When contacted by The Age, a CA spokeswoman confirmed that ongoing talks are taking place but declined to provide any further information.
India to Receive 38% of Proceeds from Rights Sale
The ICC’s annual summit in South Africa last week saw member countries approve a proposal to give the BCCI up to 38% of proceeds from the recently completed $US3 billion ($4.35 billion) sale of the rights to international events. This is almost double the 22% India was previously receiving.
Conclusion
The potential for a Women’s Champions League is an exciting prospect, and with talks between Australia, India, and England in full swing, it may become a reality as soon as next year. The ICC’s decision to increase India’s share of proceeds from the rights sale is also a significant step in the right direction.