The Women’s Premier League has added a fresh chapter in its brief history, holding a first-ever mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday. A total of 276 players were part of the final pool of players, with the five franchises breaking the bank for top stars ahead of the fourth season of the WPL, set to get underway from January 7 next year. A total of Rs 40.8 crore was spent on acquiring 67 players.
Deepti Sharma became the most expensive signing at the WPL mega auction after UP Warriorz used their Right To Match (RTM) card to sign her back at Rs 3.2 crore.
Amelia Kerr of New Zealand has been re-signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore after a bidding war with UP Warriorz.
India fast bowler Shikha Pandey will turn out for UP Warriorz as the franchise secured her signature following a close fight with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
New Zealand veteran Sophie Devine is Gujarat Giants’ most expensive signing of the mega auction at Rs 2 crore.
Australia superstar Meg Lanning will also turn out for UP Warriorz.
Rising India star Sree Charani will be representing Delhi Capitals after being signed for a cool Rs 1.3 crore.
Chinelle Henry of West Indies has been signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 1.3 crore.
Rising Australia star Phoebe Litchfield will also turn out for UP Warriorz.
South Africa star Laura Wolvaardt has found a new WPL home in Delhi Capitals after previously representing Gujarat Giants.
UP Warriorz also landed another quality player in Asha Sobhana, who first came to the limelight for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Australian Georgia Wareham joins countrymate Ashleigh Gardner at Gujarat Giants.
