ENG-W vs IND-W 2025: WPL played an important role in the progress of players: Amol Majumdar

India’s women’s cricket team achieved a historic milestone by defeating England 3-2 in a closely fought five-match T20I series, marking their first-ever T20 series victory on English soil. Head coach Amol Majumdar was quick to credit this significant achievement to the Women’s Premier League (WPL), saying the tournament has played a crucial role in the development of the Indian players, especially in handling high-pressure situations. India had sealed the series in the fourth T20I in Manchester with a six-wicket win, making the final match in the series a mere formality despite losing it.

Amol Majumdar, a former Mumbai stalwart and a respected voice in Indian cricket, expressed optimism about the growing strength and maturity of the women’s team. According to him, the WPL has given players much-needed exposure and confidence to compete against top teams like England. In the past, Indian players often struggled to finish games when the pressure was on, but Majumdar pointed out that tournaments like the WPL have helped bridge that gap. He also emphasized the importance of domestic tournaments, stating that the overall standard of women’s cricket in India has improved significantly.

“WPL has been an integral part of the players’ progress. There’s no doubt about that,” Majumdar said in a media interaction. “But there are other tournaments in India that we have a good eye on. A lot of domestic players are performing consistently. WPL is just a part of the BCCI’s broader efforts to develop women’s cricket. It has been a positive addition, but not the only one.”

Majumdar also praised the performance of Sri Charani, a relatively new face in the Indian squad, who was named the ‘Player of the Series’. The young left-arm spinner impressed everyone with her calm approach in pressure situations and effective bowling throughout the series. Although she didn’t take a wicket in the final match, her earlier contributions had already helped India gain a vital edge in the series.

“I think, you know, from the WPL we recognised her and then I think her progress has been fantastic,” said Majumdar about Charani. “Her performance in this series has been amazing. We had a good look at her earlier in the tri-series with South Africa and Sri Lanka. We were specifically looking for a left-arm spinner, and she fits perfectly into that role.”

Charani’s emergence is just one example of how the Indian women’s team is building depth across all departments. Majumdar highlighted that while India’s batting has traditionally been strong, his focus over the past year and a half has been on improving bowling and fielding standards. “Batting has been our strength for a long time. For one and a half years I have been in charge of the team and I think we have played fearless cricket as far as batting is concerned. The two departments we wanted to focus on were bowling and fielding,” he added.

The series win not only boosts India’s confidence but also underlines their growing competitiveness on foreign soil. It shows the effectiveness of the structural changes and investment being made in the women’s game in India. With young talents like Sri Charani stepping up and senior players delivering consistently, India looks well-positioned for future challenges, including the upcoming ICC tournaments. Coach Majumdar’s steady leadership and belief in the team’s evolving strength signal that Indian women’s cricket is heading in a promising direction.