Mithali Raj appointed mentor of Gujarat Giants in WPL

Adani Sportsline, the sports development arm of the Adani Group, has appointed Mithali Raj, a former captain of the Indian women's national cricket team, as mentor and advisor for the Gujarat Giants, ahead of the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) which will take place in March.

In her capacity as a mentor and advisor, Mithali will also promote women's cricket and help develop the sport at the grassroots level in Gujarat. "The inaugural season of the WPL is a fantastic move for women's cricket and the involvement of the Adani Group is a massive boost for the sport as well," Mithali, a former India captain, said on Saturday.

"Women's cricket is growing steadily, and this kind of impetus will undoubtedly encourage young women to consider taking up cricket professionally. I believe that the high-impact participation of corporates will help hasten the process of eventually bringing more glory to India. This level of influence can help strengthen the sporting ecosystem and enhance opportunities for women athletes."

"Mithali Raj is a role model for the young generation and we are delighted to have such an inspirational athlete on board to mentor our women's cricket team," said Pranav Adani, director of Adani Enterprises. "While we have supported many other women players in different sports through our 'Garv Hai' initiative, this is the first time the Adani Group has ventured into women's cricket, and we are privileged to be able to promote women in sports through the inaugural WPL."

The WPL, being launched by the BCCI,