Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes the Women's Premier League (WPL), scheduled before the T20 World Cup, will benefit the Indian team. He highlighted that the WPL provides valuable match practice and creates backup options in case of injuries. Pathan also noted the improved power game of Indian women cricketers and expressed confidence in their ability to translate their ODI success into the T20 format, especially after adapting to English conditions.