But that doesn't mean that BCCI can ignore the women players. They need to start the WIPL, latest by 2021.
Its worth giving a shot IMO, earlier the better. I am also not sure about the viewers we would get but its worth giving a shot. People here love cricket so if the tournament falls off from or doesn't clashes on with gents cricket team schedule, I think it should be fine.
BCCI can try with one season and see how much successful it gets.
I feel that BCCI missed one golden chance when Indian W team reached the finals in 2017, they lost the final but everyone in India were very happy with their performance now Hype kinda seems dead to me... Let's hope they start this by 2021.
I watched the few games of recent WC in Hotstar and i noticed that 1 million or so people were always watching the game so i think viewership is not problem here.
PS : I don't fancy the idea of cheer leading but if there is any vote then my vote is for Female Cheerleaders. or may be include 1 Male cheer leader with 2 Girls.
India is big country and they have very good media as well
Media is knowledgeable and supportive as far as Cricket is concern. Other than that its not that good.