US EditionWPL 2026: Harmanpreet, Mandhana, Rodrigues Among Players Retained; Healy, Lanning Released
- Indian stars Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues are retained by their franchises for the Women's Premier League 2026 season, according to reports.
- Players released include Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy, and Deepti Sharma, who was the Player of the Tournament at the World Cup.
- Delhi Capitals released skipper Meg Lanning but retained Jemimah Rodrigues and others before the auction scheduled for November 27.
- The auction for the Women's Premier League is scheduled for November 27, with each franchise having a purse of Rs 15 crores, as per WPL rules.
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The Economic TimesHarmanpreet, Mandhana, Rodrigues among players retained for WPL 2026: Report
Women's Premier League franchises have retained top Indian players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana for the 2026 season. However, stars such as Deepti Sharma and Amelia Kerr have been released. Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals lead with five retentions. A new right-to-match option will allow teams to buy back players from their 2025 squads at the upcoming auction.
WPL 2026: India's WC Stars Harmanpreet, Smriti, Jemimah, Richa Among Likely Retained Players; Healy, Lanning Likely to Let Go
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Aussie stars Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals), Alyssa Healy (UP Warriorz), and New Zealand star all-rounder Amelia Kerr (Mumbai Indians) are just a few who are set to enter the auction pool after being released by their respective franchises, as per ESPNCricinfo. Also, the World Cup 'Player of the Tournament', Deepti Sharma, who led UP Warriorz in Healy's absence this year, has been released by …
WPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh Among Likely Retained Players
Indian World Cup-winning stars Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma are some of the stars likely to be retained by their respective franchises.
Delhi Capitals set to release Meg Lanning before WPL 2026 auction: Sources
Delhi Capitals are set to release skipper Meg Lanning ahead of WPL 2026, ending her three-season stint as captain after leading the team to three consecutive finals. The franchise has retained Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, and Niki Prasad.
Delhi Capitals set to release Meg Lanning ahead of WPL 2026, check list of retained players
In a significant move ahead of the Women’s Premier League 2026 season, Delhi Capitals have released their captain, Meg Lanning. The decision comes as a surprise to many, given Lanning’s remarkable record with the franchise. Under her leadership, Delhi reached three consecutive WPL finals and established themselves as one of the most consistent teams in the tournament’s short history. Lanning has been a cornerstone of the Capitals’ batting lineup…
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