WPL 2024 auction to take place on December 9 in Mumbai

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made an official announcement, revealing that the players' auction for the 2024 Women's Premier League (WPL) will take place on December 9 in Mumbai. 

The auction is expected to be an exciting event, setting the stage for the second edition of the WPL, which is scheduled to take place in February-March next year. Mumbai Indians emerged victorious in the first edition earlier this year, with Harmanpreet Kaur leading the team. 

The five franchises - Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz - have retained 60 players, including 21 from overseas, and released 29 players. The auction promises to bring about new developments and changes, shaping the future landscape of the WPL.

As far as player retention is concerned, Delhi Capitals secured a formidable lineup with stars like Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and Jess Jonassen. On the flip side, players like Aparna Mondal and Jasia Akhter bid adieu to the Delhi franchise.

Gujarat Giants have held on to powerhouses like Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney, reinforcing their squad for the upcoming battles. Notable releases include Annabel Sutherland and Kim Garth.

The Mumbai Indians, with a stellar retained lineup featuring Harmanpreet Kaur and Amelia Kerr, seem poised to defend their title. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz have also made strategic choices in player retention.

Here's the list of retained and released players ahead of WPL 2024 auction: 

Delhi Capitals:

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:

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:

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

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

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: Dane Van Niekerk, Erin Burns, Komal Zanzad, Megan Schutt, Poonam Khemnar, Preeti Bose, Sahana Pawar.

UP Warriorz:

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.