In a historic turn of events at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction, Vrinda Dinesh emerged as the second highest-selling uncapped Indian player, securing an astonishing bid of Rs 1.30 crore. The cricketing world stood witness to the remarkable journey of this twenty-two-year-old Karnataka batsman as she carved her path to glory.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the WPL auction, Vrinda found herself in the nets, completely immersed in honing her skills. Little did she know that fate had something extraordinary in store for her. As the auction unfolded, whispers circulated, revealing that she had been acquired for a staggering 1.3 crore. The sheer disbelief on her face mirrored the sentiment of every onlooker present.
The cricket fraternity is no stranger to the camaraderie shared in the nets. As the news of Vrinda’s groundbreaking bid spread, her teammates, coaches, and fellow players abandoned their training to join in a heartfelt celebration. The genuine joy radiating from this impromptu gathering spoke volumes about the camaraderie.
Vrinda Dinesh Recalls Why She Could Not Video Call Her Mother After WPL Contract
While basking in the joy of her success, Vrinda faced a dilemma – the emotional call to her mother. Choosing not to make a video call from Raipur to Bengaluru, the first person Vrinda contacted after the auction was her mother. The mere mention of her bid of Rs 1.30 crore brought tears to her mother’s eyes. The distance between Raipur and Bengaluru dissolved in the shared emotions of pride and happiness. Vrinda’s choice to avoid a video call didn’t diminish the impact of the moment; instead, it accentuated the depth of the emotional connection between mother and daughter.
As Vrinda expressed, “I am in Raipur at the moment with the (Karnataka) team. When the auctions were going on last evening, I was bowling in the nets and I heard my teammate whispering to my colleague ‘We got picked for 1.3 (crore)’. It was something unbelievable and I never expected. The batters and keepers and coaches left the nets and came and hug me and it was very nice, very genuine. The first person I called was my mom and I think she was in tears. I didn’t video call because I knew I could see those tears and there was a very faint voice. I knew they were really happy for me and overwhelmed and I want to just make them proud.
Vrinda Dinesh’s poignant revelation sheds light on the emotional rollercoaster experienced during the WPL auction. The unexpectedness of her bid, the genuine celebration in the nets, and the tearful connection with her mother collectively create a narrative that resonates beyond the cricketing world.
