As the teams gear up for WPL 2024, the auction results promise an exciting and competitive tournament ahead.
The WPL 2024 auction witnessed intriguing developments as Australian stars Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland made headlines with significant bids. Litchfield secured an INR 1 crore deal with Gujarat Giants, while Sutherland joined Delhi Capitals for a substantial INR 2 crore. Notably, Kashvee Gautam created history by becoming the most expensive uncapped player, clinching an impressive INR 2 crore contract with Gujarat Giants. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu and West Indies’ Deandra Dottin went unsold, adding unexpected twists to the proceedings.
Let’s take a closer look at the squad compositions:
Delhi Capitals:
Squad Size: 18 (Including 6 overseas players)
Key Acquisitions: Annabel Sutherland (Rs 2 crore), Aparna Mondal (Rs 10 lakh), Ashwani Kumari (Rs 10 lakh)
The Capitals strategically reacquired Aparna Mondal to address wicketkeeping concerns and engaged in a fierce bidding war to secure Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, enhancing their squad’s flexibility.
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Gujarat Giants:
Squad Size: 18 (Including 6 overseas players)
Key Acquisitions: Phoebe Litchfield (Rs 1 crore), Kashvee Gautam (Rs 2 crore), Veda Krishnamurthy (Rs 30 lakh)
The Giants fortified their squad with all-round options, a formidable batter, and an express fast bowler in Kashvee Gautam. The return of Veda Krishnamurthy added experience to their middle order.
Mumbai Indians:
Squad Size: 18 (Including 6 overseas players)
Key Acquisitions: Shabnim Ismail (Rs 1.2 crore), Amandeep Kaur (Rs 10 lakh), Fatima Jaffer (Rs 10 lakh)
Despite missing out on Annabel Sutherland, Mumbai City FC secured the services of Shabnim Ismail and strengthened their bowling options with the inclusion of Amandeep Kaur, Fatima Jaffer, and Keerthana Balakrishnan.
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Squad Size: 18 (Including 6 overseas players)
Key Acquisitions: Georgia Wareham (Rs 40 lakh), Kate Cross (Rs 30 lakh), Ekta Bisht (Rs 60 lakh)
RCB strategically addressed their needs, bringing in leg-spinning prowess with Georgia Wareham, experience with Kate Cross, and left-arm spin options with Ekta Bisht and Sophie Molineux.
UP Warriorz:
Squad Size: 18 (Including 6 overseas players)
Key Acquisitions: Danni Wyatt (Rs 30 lakh), Vrinda Dinesh (Rs 1.3 crore), Gouher Sultana (Rs 10 lakh)
Warriorz secured Danni Wyatt at her base price and invested substantially in Indian talent with Vrinda Dinesh. However, their strategy of prioritizing batting options raised questions, especially with the release of Shabnim Ismail.
As the teams gear up for WPL 2024, the auction results promise an exciting and competitive tournament ahead.
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