Bhopal Wolves unveil women's squad for MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026
Bhopal, May 30
Bhopal Wolves have announced the squad for the upcoming edition of the Madhya Pradesh League T20 Scindia Cup. Sanskriti Gupta and Aayushi Shukla are among the prominent names in the line-up.
Bhopal Wolves' Rupesh Kirar showed confidence in the squad and said, "We've put together a team that combines experience, energy and plenty of young talent. The atmosphere in the camp is very positive, and the players are eager to play an attacking and fearless brand of cricket this season. The MPL has become an excellent platform for cricketers to showcase their talent, gain confidence and make a name for themselves."
Bhopal Wolves will start the tournament against Bundelkhand Bulls on June 4 in the afternoon game at Daly College.
The new season of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup is set to kick off on June 3, with Gwalior Cheetahs facing Ujjain Falcons in the opening match of the men's tournament. The match will be held at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
MPL 2026 will be the tournament's biggest edition to date, featuring an expanded format with 10 men's teams and five women's franchises.
Three new franchises have been added to the men's competition, with Malwa Stallions, Ujjain Falcons, and Royal Nimar Eagles joining defending champions Bhopal Leopards, alongside Bundelkhand Bulls, Chambal Ghariyals, Gwalior Cheetahs, Indore Pink Panthers, Jabalpur Royal Lions, and Rewa Jaguars.
The women's competition has also expanded with the addition of Gwalior Shernis and Royal Nimar Eagles. They will compete alongside Bhopal Wolves, Bundelkhand Bulls, and Chambal Ghariyals in the five-team tournament.
Bhopal Wolves Women's Squad: Sanskriti Gupta, Hanshikha Kirar, Aayushi Shukla, Priyanka Koushal, Tamanna Choudhary, Vaishnavi Vyas, Vanshika Prajapati, Anshula Rao, Janhvi Rajput, Reena Yadav, Rishita Parihar, Kajal, Roshani Kumari, Anjali Patidar, Saanvi Bhawsar
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see more opportunities for women in sports. But I hope the franchise owners pay attention to player welfare too - proper facilities, travel arrangements, and match fees. Women's cricket has come a long way but still needs consistent support at the grassroots level. Also glad to see Aayushi Shukla in the squad, she's been consistent in domestic circuits.
MPL is really becoming a proper platform for local talent. 10 men's teams and 5 women's teams - that's serious expansion! Expecting some fierce competition from Bundelkhand Bulls in the opener. Bhopal Wolves look solid on paper with that batting lineup. Let's see if they can play that 'fearless brand' Rupesh Kirar is talking about. 😎
Honestly, the women's MPL is the most exciting part of this expansion! Five teams means more matches, more visibility, and more girls dreaming of playing professionally. Names like Tamanna Choudhary and Vaishnavi Vyas could be future stars. Hope the Bhopal crowd turns up to support them at Daly College. 🏏
Good squad but I'm a bit skeptical about the lack of experienced players in the lineup. Most of these girls are very young - could be a double-edged sword. Fresh energy vs lack of big-match experience. But then again, that's what MPL is for - to give them that experience. Hope the coaching staff nurtures them well. 🙏
Impressive to see how seriously state-level T20 leagues are being taken across India now. The MPL model seems to be working well - expanding from
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