The franchises of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) have completed their retention lists in preparation for the upcoming 2026 mega auction, paving the way for an intense bidding battle in New Delhi later this month. Although the core of India’s World Cup-winning team remains intact, the choice to let go of several international stars, such as Deepti Sharma and Meg Lanning, has created a stir throughout the league.

Star-studded Indian core retained

The backbone of the Indian national team has been firmly held onto. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur (Mumbai Indians), vice-captain Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Jemimah Rodrigues, and Shafali Verma (both Delhi Capitals) headline the list of marquee Indian players retained by their respective teams.

Defending champions Mumbai Ind

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