The Bangladesh Cricket Board has started the Women's Premier League. On February 25, they officially announced the inauguration of the female version of the already existing BPL. However, the concern is whether Indian players can play in the tournament or not. Notably, BCCI has certain restrictions on male players playing league cricket other than IPL. However, female cricketers don't have such restrictions. They have been playing throughout the world. Several Indian stars actively participate in the Big Bash League and other leagues too, including the Women's Premier League. However, due to the ongoing political tensions between India and Bangladesh, the question was usual: if Indian players can participate in the tournament or not. Answering to that doubt, Rubaba Dowla, the chairperson of the BCB Women's Wing and the WBPL Governing Council, addressed the media on Wednesday, saying that there are no such restrictions. She clarified that all teams have the liberty to choose any player interested for the process. To the reporters, Dowla said, "We are open to all. There is no country-specific restriction. Whoever shows interest, and whichever teams want to bring such players, they can do so. It is open to all, so we will see." Read also: India Deaf Team defeats Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to win the inaugural ADCA T20I Asia Cup Players shown interest for WBPL: Rubaba Dowla The inauguration of the WBPL was finalized after an official meeting at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. Following the meeting, Dhowla said that the league has drawn interest across the borders. Players are showing interest. The team will be contacting the players and including them accordingly. She said, "Several international players have already shown interest. The teams will then contact the players and finalise recruitment. There are some well-known star players who have expressed interest." The chairperson of the WBPL governing council has suggested that the tournament’s maiden season is expected to kick off in Chattogram before culminating in Dhaka. She added that the organisers are planning to adopt a structure similar to the IPL when it comes to limiting the number of overseas players permitted in the playing XI. However, instead of holding an auction, teams will build their squads through a draft system, with franchises selecting players from an available pool.