Women's Premier League Auction: Key Details, Players, and Expectations for the Upcoming Season in Mumbai
Insights into the Player Pool, Reserve Prices, and Team Strategies for WPL's Second Edition
On December 9, in Mumbai, 165 players will be up for auction as part of the player auction for the second Women's Premier League.
It is anticipated that the WPL's second edition will happen in February or March of the following year.
"Of the 165 players, 104 are from India and 61 are international cricket players, 15 of whom are from associate countries. There are 109 uncapped players and 56 capped players overall, according to a statement released by BCCI on Saturday.
"The five teams can use a maximum of thirty slots, with nine spots reserved for international players.”
Australian fast bowler Kim Garth opted to be in the top bracket with the highest reserve price of Rs 50 lakh, as did West Indian all-rounder Deandra Dottin, who was controversially excluded on medical grounds after being originally acquired by Gujarat Giants for Rs 60 lakh.
The only four players with a base price of Rs 40 lakh are Australian all-rounders Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham, English wicketkeeper Amy Jones, and seasoned South African pacer Shabnim Ismail.
There are 30 spots available among the five teams—the Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants, UP Warriorz, and Royal Challengers Bangalore—with nine of those slots set aside for international players. Sixty players in all were kept by the teams. The Giants will be able to cap salaries the highest of any team.
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