WPL auction set to take place on 9 December in Mumbai, teams release retention list
The Women’s Premier League auction is set to take place on 9 December in Mumbai. All the teams have released their retention list.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the decision on Friday, 24 November via their social media channels. The tournament had garnered massive interest amongst cricket fans in its inaugural season where 5 teams participated.
WPL 2023, or the Women’s Premier League, marked a significant milestone in women’s cricket, bringing together top talent from around the globe for a thrilling T20 competition. Held from March 4 to March 26, 2023, the event was not just about cricket; it was a celebration of women’s sports, showcasing skill, teamwork, and the spirit of competition.
The inaugural season saw the Mumbai Indians emerge victorious, clinching the title after a series of intense matches. The final, played on March 26, was a nail-biting encounter where Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals, securing their win by seven wickets with three balls to spare. This victory was a testament to the team’s consistent performance throughout the tournament.
Hayley Matthews of the Mumbai Indians was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for her outstanding all-round contributions. Another highlight was Sophie Devine winning the Tata Safari Car for the Harrier Super Striker Award, an accolade that recognised her exceptional batting prowess.
The auction preceding the tournament was as exciting as the matches themselves, with Smriti Mandhana becoming the top earner, joining Royal Challengers Bangalore for a whopping INR 3.4 crore. Other notable purchases included Ashleigh Gardner, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Beth Mooney, who were among the biggest overseas signings.
The following players from the five WPL franchises were retained and released from the squad:
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Retained Players: Alice Capsey*, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen*, Laura Harris*, Marizanne Kapp*, Meg Lanning*, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu
Released Players: Aparna Mondal, Jasia Akhter, Tara Norris*
Gujarat Giants (GG)
Retained Players: Ashleigh Gardner*, Beth Mooney*, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt*, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer
Released Players: Annabel Sutherland*, Ashwani Kumari, Georgia Wareham*, Hurley Gala, Kim Garth*, Mansi Joshi, Monica Patel, Parunika Sisodia, Sabbineni Meghana, Sophia Dunkley*, Sushma Verma
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Retained Players: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr*, Chloe Tryon*, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews*, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong*, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver*, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia
Released Players: Dhara Gujjar, Heather Graham*, Neelam Bisht, Sonam Yadav
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Retained Players: Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry*, Heather Knight*, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine*
Released Players: Dané Van Niekerk*, Erin Burns*, Komal Zanzad, Megan Schutt*, Poonam Khemnar, Preeti Bose, Sahana Pawar
UP Warriorz (UPW)
Retained Players: Alyssa Healy*, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris*, Kiran Navgire, Lauren Bell*, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, S. Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone*, Tahlia Mcgrath*
Released Players: Devika Vaidya, Shabnim Ismail*, Shivali Shinde, Simran Shaikh.