The much-anticipated third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to kick off on February 14, 2025, with an exciting opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Giants (GG).
Two-times finalist Delhi Capitals (DC) and inaugural winners Mumbai Indians (MI) will go head-to-head in Mumbai’s first game on February 15 in Vadodara. After a stellar debut season where they clinched the WPL 2023 title, Mumbai faltered in 2024, crashing out in the eliminator against RCB. Determined to reclaim their dominance, the franchise has made significant reinforcements in both their squad and support staff, signaling their intent to go all the way this season.
Mumbai Indians revamp coaching staff with appointment of new assistant coach
Ahead of the WPL 2025 season, Mumbai have made a strategic move by appointing former Australian opener Nicole Bolton as an assistant coach. Bolton, who enjoyed an illustrious career with Australia across formats, is known for her sharp cricketing acumen and ability to mentor young players. She now joins an elite coaching panel featuring Charlotte Edwards as head coach, along with Lydia Greenway, Jhulan Goswami and Devika Palshikar, ensuring that Mumbai have one of the most experienced backroom staff in the tournament.
This revamp comes as Mumbai looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season, where they failed to defend their title after being eliminated in the playoffs. With Bolton’s inclusion, the team aim to refine its batting approach, especially in pressure situations, an area where they struggled in the previous season. Having played a pivotal role in Australia’s dominance in women’s cricket, Bolton’s experience in handling high-stakes matches is expected to be invaluable. With a well-rounded coaching setup, Mumbai have laid the foundation for a strong campaign, ensuring that both established players and emerging talents get the guidance needed to perform at their best.
Best of luck to Nicole Bolton as she steps into the role of assistant coach with the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming WPL. We look forward to seeing you again in March Bolts!
❤️💛💙 pic.twitter.com/Thu6SDqCNa— South Australia Cricket Teams (@SACricketTeams) January 28, 2025
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MI’s preparation for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025
Mumbai made some strategic acquisitions in the WPL 2025 auction to bolster their squad, adding South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk and Indian U19 sensation G. Kamalini. De Klerk’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her a valuable asset, particularly in the middle overs, where Mumbai struggled for breakthroughs last season. Kamalini, a promising young talent, will be keen to make an impression in her debut season, following an outstanding U19 domestic campaign. These two additions complement an already formidable core, featuring captain Harmanpreet Kaur, the ever-reliable Nat Sciver-Brunt, all-rounder Amelia Kerr and the explosive Hayley Matthews.
