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The deadline for franchises to submit their list of retained and released players for the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season has officially ended. Each of the five teams has announced their finalized squads, providing clarity on which players will continue with their respective franchises and which will enter the auction pool. This retention exercise is an essential step for teams to reassess their strategies and build a balanced lineup for the upcoming edition.
Key Indian players retained by franchises
Marquee Indian players like Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues have all been retained by their teams, showcasing the franchises’ continued trust in these star players. Mandhana, a top-order powerhouse, is expected to lead her team’s batting, while Harmanpreet and Rodrigues, known for their versatile skill sets, will play pivotal roles in their respective squads. Their retention reflects the importance of consistency and leadership that these players bring to their teams, forming a strong core for the franchises to build around.
Trade news: Danielle Wyatt-Hodge joins RCB
One of the key moves before the retention deadline was the trade of England’s Danielle Wyatt-Hodge from UP Warriorz to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This strategic trade brings added experience and firepower to the RCB squad, as Wyatt-Hodge’s aggressive style will bolster their top order. Her familiarity with Indian pitches and experience as an international cricketer make her a valuable addition, potentially providing RCB with the edge needed to make a strong impact in the tournament.
The road ahead for the WPL teams
With the retention and trade window closed, teams are now gearing up for the player auction, where they will have the opportunity to fill remaining spots and address key gaps in their squads. This phase is expected to bring in exciting talents from both domestic and international pools. For fans and teams alike, anticipation is building as franchises prepare to finalize their lineups and aim to create balanced squads that can compete at the highest level in the upcoming WPL season.
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Full list of WPL 2025 players retention and releases:
1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Retained Players: Smriti Mandhana, S Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Kanika Ahuja. Trade: Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Released Players: Disha Kasat, Indrani Roy, Nadine de Klerk, Shubha Satheesh, Shraddha Pokarkar, Simran Bahadur
- Remaining Purse – INR 3.25 Cr
2. Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Retained Players: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, S Sajana, Amandeep Kaur, Keerthana Balakrishnan
- Released Players: Issy Wong, Fatima Jaffer, Humaira Kazi, Priyanka Bala
- Remaining Purse – INR 2.65 Cr
3. Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Retained Players: Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniya Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland
- Released Players: Laura Harris, Poonam Yadav, Aparna Mondal, Ashwani Kumari
- Remaining Purse – INR 2.5 Cr
4. UP Warriorz
- Retained Players: Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Chamari Athapaththu, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Vrinda Dinesh, Poonam Khemnar, Saima Thakor, Gouher Sultana
- Released Players: Lauren Bell, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Soppadhandi Yashasri
- Remaining Purse – INR 3.9 Cr
5. Gujarat Giants (GT)
- Retained Players: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwar, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Mannat Kashyap, Sayali Sathgare
- Released Players: Sneh Rana, Kathryn Bryce, Trisha Poojitha, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan and Lea Tahuhu
- Remaining Purse – INR 4.4 Crore
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
