Delhi Capitals retain 13, release six ahead of WPL 2027 auction | Sports-Games
Delhi Capitals secure core players, retaining 13 members to build on past finals success ahead of the WPL 2027 auction.
- On Monday, September 28, 2026, all 5 Women's Premier League franchises finalized their retention lists ahead of the upcoming mini-auction. Teams are preserving established cores while preparing for the October 28 gathering in Kochi.
- Defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women retained 13 players around captain Smriti Mandhana to build on their 2026 title victory. The franchise defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets in the final at Kotambi Stadium on February 5.
- Australian Luke Williams will lead Mumbai Indians Women after new head coach appointment, tasked with improving domestic talent depth. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and star Natalie Sciver-Brunt were retained to rebuild after the franchise's disappointing 2026 campaign.
- Delhi Capitals retained 13 players including captain Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, aiming to secure the trophy after reaching every previous final. Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz simultaneously finalized their squad compositions for 2027.
- Franchises will gather in Kochi on October 28 for the mini-auction to address squad weaknesses before the season begins. The 2027 tournament will commence on January 14 and conclude on February 7, featuring the world's top players.
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Times of IndiaDelhi Capitals retain 13, release six ahead of WPL 2027 auction
Delhi Capitals have retained 13 players including Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma for the WPL 2027 season. The team also confirmed the retention of overseas players like Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland. Six players, including Lizelle Lee and Taniyaa Bhatia, have been released ahead of the auction. The WPL 2027 Player Auction is set for next month, as teams finalize their squads.
WPL Retention 2027: Complete list of players retained and released of all teams
The stage is set for the mini-auction of the WPL (Women's Premier League) 2027, ahead of the auction, the various sides have announced their retentions and releases ahead of the auction slated to be held on October 28.
Mumbai Indians Announce Retained Players Ahead of WPL 2027 Season
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Mumbai Indians on Monday announced their retained players ahead of the Women’s Premier League 2027 season, with the franchise retaining a core group of experienced campaigners and emerging talent as it prepares for the next chapter of its WPL journey. Sports News | Mumbai Indians Announce Retained Players Ahead of WPL 2027 Season.
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