Mumbai Indians surprised many by picking England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt as their first retained player, ahead of captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Hramanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt. (PIC - X)

Although Mumbai Indians (MI), two-time WPL champions, were always expected to keep players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt, many were surprised that England’s captain was chosen as the first retention pick ahead of India’s captain.

Interestingly, Nat, the seam-bowling all-rounder who won the Player of the Tournament award in WPL 2025, was retained at a higher price (Rs 3.5 crore) than Harmanpreet, whose retention amount is Rs 2.5 crore.

Harmanpreet wants to focus on having a great team for WPL 2026

Sources told IANS that it was Harmanpreet Kaur’s decision to make Nat the first player on MI’s r

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