Defending champions of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Mumbai Indians have once again hit the ground running in the 2024 edition as they aim to retain their crown.
A star-studded side that includes national and international stars is also serving as a launch pad for some of the best domestic talent in the country. Humairaa Kaazi, a local Mumbai all-rounder, spoke exclusively to WION as she opened up on her journey and why being a player with Mumbai Indians is so special.
The 30-year-old born in Mumbai was part of the Mumbai Indians team in the 2023 WPL season where she went on to win the title with the side. Humairaa has featured in over eight games until now in the WPL, since her debut in 2023. In the ongoing 2024 season, she has featured in clashes against UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bangalore, which were played in Bengaluru.
This comes after a stellar domestic season where she amassed 285 runs in 10 games to help Mumbai win the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy in November 2023. Speaking to WION’s Aditya Pimpale, she also reflected on how challenging it was for her despite numerous societal challenges and overcoming the odds.
Question: How excited are you for this season of the WPL with Mumbai Indians?
Answer: I think it has been really amazing to play in a group that is like a family where everyone takes care of each other. Mumbai Indians really feels like a second home for me because of the atmosphere we have here.