MI will take on Gujarat Giants in the opening match of the WPL on March 4 at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.
Harmanpreet, who recently became the first cricketer to play 150 T20Is, has been a pillar for the national team for over a decade across formats, since making her debut at the age of 20.
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The national team captain, who was bought by MI for Rs 1.8 crore at the WPL auction, also holds the record for the highest ever individual score in a knockout game in a Women’s World Cup match (171*).
Harmanpreet has been influential in showcasing the best of Indian cricket to the world, being the first Indian to play in T20 leagues in other parts of the world.
Harmanpreet has played against head coach Charlotte Edwards and has played with and captained bowling coach and mentor Jhulan Goswami.
She will now lead a team that comprises some of the biggest names in women’s cricket and youngsters who are looking forward to showcase their talent as Mumbai Indians continues being the nursery of talent for global cricket.
“We are thrilled to have Harmanpreet as the captain of Mumbai Indians’ first-ever women’s cricket team. As the national captain, she has led the Indian Women’s team to some of their most exciting wins. And I am sure that with Charlotte and Jhulan’s support, she will inspire our MI women’s team to play their best cricket, display a sense of pride, and bring even more glory to women in sports,” said the franchise owner Nita Ambani in a media statement.
“We are so looking forward to the beginning of this new chapter for MI! I can’t wait to see our girls play the fearless and entertaining MI brand of cricket that our fans adore. More power to Harmanpreet and the entire MI team on this exciting journey ahead!”
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Yastika Bhatia, Heather Graham, Isabelle Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Dhara Gujjar, Saika Ishaque, Hayley Matthews, Chloe Tryon, Humairaa Kaazi, Priyanka Bala, Sonam Yadav, Neelam Bisht, and Jintimani Kalita.
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