BCCI Set to Allow Women Cricketers to Play Overseas Leagues
BCCI's women's cricket committee's decision paves the way for women cricketers to play in tournaments abroad like the Women's Big Bash League in Australia and the Women's Super League in England
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BCCI set to allow women cricketers to play in overseas leagues
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Indian eves can play abroad, subject to approval of contracts by BCCI
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ECB had sent a list to Full Members seeking nod to enlist their players
After planning to introduce central contracts for India's women cricketers, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to give green light to the likes of Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami being allowed to play in tournaments like Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).
"India's women cricketers can now play in overseas leagues in Australia and England, subject to their contracts being approved by the BCCI. The decision, taken during a meeting of the BCCI's women's cricket committee on Wednesday, paves the way for India's players to take part in tournaments such as the Women's Big Bash League in Australia and the Women's Super League in England," ESPNCricinfo stated.
However BCCI's announcement may have come too late, however, for Indian participation in the inaugural WSL, which will be held this year from July 30 to August 14.
The BCCI is yet to decide on the issue when the England and Wales Cricket Board sent a letter to all Full Members seeking their permission to enlist players. The ECB signed up 18 overseas players - from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and West Indies - and unveiled its final squad lists in April.