Rumors are swirling that the salary cap might double by 2026, especially with the next auction cycle. If viewership keeps climbing—like, 1.1 billion minutes streamed last season—expect bigger checks. One franchise insider told me, “We’ll pay what the market demands, and the market is waking up.” Fingers crossed, eh?
For now, though, the WPL is a glimmer of hope for aspiring girl cricketers worldwide. When Clara’s kid asks her about this someday, she’ll say, “They made enough to change the game.” And that’s worth more than any banknote, isn’t it? (Though a few extra zeros wouldn’t hurt, either.)
