WPL Speed Queen: BCCI Hunts for India's Next Top Female Fast Bowler

• BCCI and WPL launched 'WPL Speed Queen' to find U19 and U23 female fast bowlers across India.
• Trials began in Delhi-NCR and will extend to Lucknow, Gujarat, Bengaluru, and Mumbai zones to address the shortage of pace bowlers in Indian women's cricket.
• Statistics show spinners dominate wicket-taking in recent tournaments, with few pacers debuting for India since 2023.
• The initiative uses AI and expert coach reviews for video submissions, followed by physical trials for shortlisted candidates.
• Selected bowlers could become net bowlers for WPL franchises, gaining exposure and a pathway to national selection.

Why It Matters: BCCI's 'WPL Speed Queen' initiative aims to unearth and nurture India's next generation of female fast bowlers.