CSK Confirms Plan to Enter WPL in Coming Years
The announcement signals cautious timing, with league growth creating a pathway through potential expansion.
Overview
- CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said women’s cricket is the franchise’s first expansion target, with participation planned but not immediate.
- BCCI is considering adding one or two teams and moving to a home-and-away format, according to Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal.
- CSK deliberately skipped the inaugural 2023 WPL auction to assess the league’s financial sustainability before investing, as reported.
- The franchise already runs teams in the IPL, SA20 and Major League Cricket through Texas Super Kings, offering a ready operational base.
- Viswanathan noted the organization may also explore entries in other sports over time.