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The second edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) witnessed Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland and uncapped Indian pacer Kashvee Gautam commanding the joint-highest bids of INR 2 crore (approximately USD 240,000) during the auction.
Vrinda Dinesh rewarded for her performance against England A
The auction, held in Mumbai on Saturday, also saw another uncapped Indian player Vrinda Dinesh (batter), gaining attention as she became the second most expensive buy. Dinesh, who recently featured for India A against England A, showcased her skills, making her a sought-after prospect in the WPL.
All 30 available slots, including nine for overseas players, were successfully filled, indicating the high level of interest and competition for talent in women’s cricket. The auction highlighted the growing recognition and investment in women’s T20 leagues, providing a platform for emerging players to showcase their abilities.
The squads for the five WPL franchises – Gujarat Giants, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz – are now complete, featuring a mix of experienced players and promising talents. The auction results reflect the strategic approach taken by the teams in building well-balanced squads for the upcoming season.
With the stage set for the WPL 2024, the anticipation among fans and players is palpable. The inclusion of talents like Annabel, Kashvee and Vrinda adds an exciting dimension to the league, and cricket enthusiasts can look forward to a fiercely competitive and entertaining tournament.
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The second season is scheduled to kick off in early February and as the teams gear up for the challenge, the focus will undoubtedly be on the fresh faces who have emerged as the top picks in this year’s auction.
Here are the complete squads of five teams for WPL 2024:
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
Auction buys:Annabel Sutherland** (INR 2 Cr), Aparna Mondal (INR 10 Lakh), Ashwani Kumar (INR 10 Lakh)
Gujarat Giants (GG)
Retained Players: Ashleigh Gardner**, Beth Mooney**, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt**, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer
Auction buys:Phoebe Litchfield** (INR 1 Cr),Meghana Singh (INR 30 Lakh), Trisha Poojitha (INR 10 Lakh), Kashvee Gautam (INR 2 Cr). Priya Mishra (INR 20 Lakh), Lauren Cheatle (INR 30 Lakh), Kathryn Bryce (INR 10 Lakh), Mannat Kashyap (INR 10 Lakh), Veda Krishnamurthy (INR 30 Lakh), Tarannum Pathan (INR 10 Lakh)
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Retained Players: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr**, Chloe Tryon**, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews**, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong**, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver-Brunt**, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia
Auction buys:Shabnim Ismail** (INR 1.2 Cr), S Sajana (INR 15 Lakh), Amandeep Kaur (INR 10 Lakh), Fatima Jaffer (INR 10 Lakh), Keerthana Balakrishnan (INR 10 Lakh)
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**
Auction buys: Georgia Wareham** (INR 40 Lakh), Kate Cross** (INR 30 Lakh), Ekta Bisht (INR 60 Lakh), Shubha Satheesh (INR 10 Lakh), S Meghana (INR 30 Lakh). Simran Dil Bahadur (INR 30 Lakh). Sophie Molineux** (INR 30 Lakh)
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**
Auction buys: Danielle Wyatt** (INR 30 Lakh), Vrinda Dinesh (INR 1.3 Cr), Poonam Khemnar (INR 10 Lakh), Saima Thakor (INR 10 Lakh), Gouher Sultana (INR 30 Lakh)
** represents overseas players
Also READ: WPL 2024 – List of players who remained unsold at the auction with their base price
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
