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WPL 2026: Its Been Really Fun And Im Just Excited For The First Game, Says Lauren Bell

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: England pacer Lauren Bell said the build-up to 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) after joining 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been a lot of fun, adding that shes just excited to turn out in the first game against Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium. Bell, who was picked up at the auction by RCB, was previously signed by UP Warriorz (UPW) for 2023 and 2024 season, though she pulled out of the later edition. Its definitely been different. Different franchise and obviously RCB are pretty massive. Its been a crazy few days since I landed trying to meet everyone and learn names and learn everything. Its been really fun and Im just excited for the first game tonight, Lauren told broadcasters ahead of the match. The 23-year-old said she was settling into the RCB environment quickly, and even shared a light-hearted moment with teammate Georgia Wareham at a caf where the pair tried their hand at making coffees. Its a surprise for me. I didnt know what to expect. I think you dont want to go into an auction with any expectations. I was obviously buzzing. Its an amazing franchise that want me. We went to the cafe today and Georgia backed herself as a barista, so they very kindly let us use the machine and make our own coffees. Weve got a pretty good setup, she said. Nat Sciver-Brunt, Mumbai Indians seam-bowling all-rounder, said the franchises success is down to the environment they have created in the set-up. I guess it comes down to the team. It might sound obvious, but different people stood up at different times. The environment weve created over the last three years has been really special. Everyone backs each other, and in those key moments, someone always finds a way to step up. I think so. Not knowing too much on the sidelines, especially during the auction, that was probably the plan. Why change something thats worked so well for us in this competition? Weve also made some really good additions, so were excited to get the season started tonight. Nat Sciver-Brunt, Mumbai Indians seam-bowling all-rounder, said the franchises success is down to the environment they have created in the set-up. I guess it comes down to the team. It might sound obvious, but different people stood up at different times. The environment weve created over the last three years has been really special. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Nats entry video also made huge waves and she said it was a fun experience. Id be lying if I said that was me, unfortunately! I did get a fright, my brother even asked if it was AI, which I dont think it was. Im pretty sure it was a body double. It wouldve been great fun to ride around Mumbai on a motorbike, but Im not sure team management wouldve been too happy about that. Article Source: IANS