New Delhi: Indian batswoman Veda Krishnamurthy and all-rounder Dipti Sharma are close to securing contracts for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL). If they finally get the contract they will follow in the footsteps of Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana – both of whom were part of the Australian T20 women’s league last season.
“I am in talks with a few franchises. Until then I won’t like to say much,” Krishnamurthy when contacted Tuesday, told this agency.
“Both Krishnamurthy and Dipti should play the Big Bash this season. They are close to securing contracts,” said a senior BCCI official, who did not wish to be named.
The Indian players have not had any action since losing to England in the World Cup final. Krishnamurthy said she worked on her fitness during the off-season and is now looking forward to joining the India camp in Bangalore, starting November 8.
“We hardly got time in the first two months after coming back from England. There were programmes galore. I was focusing on my fitness all this while. Just can’t wait for the season to begin,” Krishnamurthy added.
India’s next international assignment is only in February and before that the players will take part in domestic events.
Press Trust of India