Netizens pour mixed reactions after 5 Franchises revealed Retentions and Releases

As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) prepares for its 2025 season, all franchises have now revealed their official retention lists, showcasing a mix of strategic choices and surprising releases. The retention phase—completed on November 7—leaves each team with open spots and the task of refining their squads at the auction, expected soon. This season, each team can hold up to 18 players, including a maximum of six overseas players, as they aim to strike the right balance for the competition ahead.

Netizens pour mixed reactions after 5 Franchises revealed Retentions and Releases
Netizens pour mixed reactions after 5 Franchises revealed Retentions and Releases

With the auction purse set at ₹15 crore, a jump from previous seasons, franchises have a better scope to bid on top talents. Here’s a look at who stays, who goes, and what’s at stake for each team in the upcoming auction.

Several big names were notably released, sparking discussions across the league. Sneh Rana, Lea Tahuhu, and Poonam Yadav have been released, leaving gaps that teams will look to fill with fresh talent. Royal Challengers Bengaluru made headlines by releasing England’s captain, Heather Knight, while Mumbai Indians parted ways with star pacer Issy Wong. These high-profile releases pave the way for an exciting auction as teams look to reconfigure their lineups.

Delhi Capitals

Retained: Meg Lanning, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, Shikha Pandey, Taniya Bhatia, Minnu Mani, Sneha Deepthi, Titas Sadhu, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland

Released: Laura Harris, Poonam Yadav, Aparna Mondal, Ashwini Kumari

Purse Remaining: INR 2.5 crore

Slots Remaining: 4

Mumbai Indians

Retained: Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pooja Vastrakar, S Sajana, Saika Ishaq, Shabnim Ismail, Yastika Bhatia

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Released: Issy Wong, Fatima Jaffer, Humaira Kazi, Priyanka Bala

Purse Remaining: INR 2.65 crore

Slots Remaining: 4

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Retained: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Sabbineni Meghana, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Wareham, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Singh, Sophie Devine, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kanika Ahuja, Kate Cross, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge

Released: Heather Knight, Nadine de Klerk, Shubha Satheesh, Disha Kasat, Indrani Roy, Simran Bahadur, Shraddha Pokharkar

Purse Remaining: INR 3.25 crore

Slots Remaining: 4

UP Warriorz

Retained: Alyssa Healy, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Chamari Athapaththu, Grace Harris, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Anjali Sarvani, Gouher Sultana, Poonam Khemnar, Uma Chetry, Vrinda Dinesh

Released: Parshavi Chopra, Laxmi Yadav, S Yashasri, Lauren Bell

Purse Remaining: INR 3.90 crore

Slots Remaining: 3

Gujarat Giants

Retained: Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Dayalan Hemalatha, Tanuja Kanwar, Shabnam Shakil, Priya Mishra, Trisha Poojitha, Mannat Kashyap, Meghna Singh

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Released: Lea Tahuhu, Kathryn Bryce, Sneh Rana, Mannat Kashyap, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan, Lauren Cheatle

Purse Remaining: INR 4.4 crore

Slots Remaining: 4

The WPL 2025 auction promises fierce bidding, especially for overseas slots, as franchises aim to fill critical roles left vacant by the recent releases. With increased budgets and some slots still open, each team will be looking for fresh talent and experienced players to bring a competitive edge.

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