WPL 2026: From Deepti Sharma to Meg Lanning, full list of released players ahead of mega auctions

WPL 2026 Released Players and Retentions Ahead of Mega Auctions

The five Women's Premier League (WPL) teams announced their retained players lists on Thursday, with some teams choosing to keep their core squads intact, while others released several key players to rebuild for the new cycle. Below is the detailed list of released players and available Right to Match (RTM) cards for each franchise.

Mumbai Indians Retention and Releases

The Mumbai Indians retained their entire core, including three Indian players: Harmanpreet Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, and G Kamalini. However, they released experienced international players such as Amelia Kerr and Chloe Tryon. Holding five retained players means the reigning champions cannot use their RTM option during the auctions. With a new coach leading the team, Mumbai aims to craft a strong squad in the upcoming auction.

Released Players from Mumbai Indians:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Moves

The second season champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, released two World Cup winners, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur, preparing for the mega auctions.

"While some decided to retain their entire core, others opted to release several big names in a bid to rebuild their squad for the next cycle."

This strategic mix of retentions and releases by franchises sets the stage for competitive bidding and exciting team compositions in the WPL 2026 auctions.

Author's summary: Ahead of WPL 2026 auctions, teams show varied strategies, with some retaining core players and others releasing big names to reforge squads, promising intense competition.

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The Indian Express The Indian Express — 2025-11-07

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