The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with all five franchises revealing their retention lists for the upcoming season. The retention process saw a total of 71 players being retained, including 25 overseas stars, ensuring each team’s core lineup is intact for the next tournament.
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Mumbai Indians (MI)
Mumbai Indians have retained a strong core that was instrumental in their Season 1 championship and strong playoff run in Season 2. The retained players include:
Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
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Yastika Bhatia
Amelia Kerr
Chloe Tryo
Hayley Matthe
Jintimani Kal
Nat Sciver-Brunt
Pooja Vastrakar
Sajeevan Sajana
Shabnim Ismail
Saika Ishaque
Amanjot Kaur
Amandeep Kaur
Keerthana Balakrishnan
Released players include Issy Wong, Fatima Jaffer, Humaira Kazi, and Priyanka Bala.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB has retained a star-studded lineup, including their captain Smriti Mandhana and other key players. The retained players are:
Smriti Mandhana (Captain)
Sabbhineni Meghana
Richa Ghosh
Ellyse Perry
Georgia Wareham
Shreyanka Patil
Asha Sobhan
Sophie Devine
Renuka Singh Thakur
Sophie Molineux
Ekta Bisht
Kate Cross
Kanika Ahuja
Dani Wyatt-Hodge
Released players include Disha Kasat, Indrani Roy, Nadine de Klerk, Shubha Satheesh, Shraddha Pokarkar, and Simran Bahadur.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC has retained a mix of domestic and international talent, ensuring a balanced squad for the upcoming season. The retained players are:
Jemimah Rodrigue
Shafali Verma
Radha Yadav
Arundhati Redd
Shikha Pandey
Taniyaa Bhatia (WK)
Minnu Mani
Sneha Deepth
Titas Sadh
Meg Lanning
Marizanne Kapp
Jess Jonassen
Alice Capse
Annabel Sutherlan
Released players include Laura Harris, Poonam Yadav, Ashwani Kumari, and Aparna Mondal.
UP Warriorz (UPW)
UP Warriorz have retained a diverse squad, including several key players who have been instrumental in their performances. The retained players are:
Alyssa Healy
Anjali Sarvani
Deepti Sharma
Chamari Athapaththu
Grace Harris
Kiran Navgire
Shweta Sehrawat
Sophie Ecclestone
Tahlia McGrath
Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Saima Thakor
Gouher Sultana
Poonam Khemnar
Uma Chetry
Vrinda Dinesh
Released players include Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, S Yashasri, and Lauren Bell.
Gujarat Giants (GG)
Gujarat Giants have retained a balanced squad, focusing on both domestic and international talent. The retained players are:
Ashleigh Gardne
Beth Mooney
Bharti Fulmali
Dayalan Hemalatha
Harleen Deol
Kashvee Gautam
Laura Wolvaardt
Mannat Kashyap
Meghna Singh
Phoebe Litchfield
Priya Mishra
Sayali Satghare
Shabnam Shakil
Tanuja Kanwer
Released players include Sneh Rana, Kathryn Bryce, Lea Tahuhu, Tarannum Pathan, Trisha Poojitha, and Veda Krishnamurthy.
The retention lists have set the stage for an exciting auction, where teams will look to fill their remaining slots and build competitive squads for the 2025 season. Fans can look forward to another thrilling season of the Women’s Premier League
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