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The WPL 2027 auction data features a mix of Indian and overseas cricketers, with franchises strengthening their squads through a combination of experienced international players, domestic talent and emerging prospects.While several players secured contracts at their respective base prices, others attracted higher bids, and a number of cricketers remained unsold.According to the supplied auction list,…

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction in Kochi saw several prominent international cricketers and familiar domestic names fail to attract bids despite their experience and previous performances.With limited slots available across five franchises, teams had to prioritise their remaining budgets and specific squad requirements. The absence of bids for several established players highlighted the…

The WPL 2027 mini auction was held in Kochi on Wednesday, October 28, with 150 players going under the hammer.The five franchises — Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz — had a total of 27 slots to fill.Australia captain Sophie Molineux was the most expensive player at the auction,…

Vaishnavi Sharma (BCCI Photo) India completed a 3-0 sweep of the women’s ODI series against Zimbabwe after registering a convincing eight-wicket victory in the third match on Wednesday.Young left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma starred with five wickets, while Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma scored unbeaten half-centuries to help India chase the target of 132 in just…

NEW DELHI: UP Warriorz strengthened their squad for the 2027 Women’s Premier League season by adding eight players at the auction, with Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux emerging as their biggest signing at Rs 1.1 crore.The franchise also secured Asha Sobhana Joy, Sahana Pawar, Manali Dakshini and Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce as they completed their squad…

James Anderson (Photo by Reuters) James Anderson is set to continue his cricket career in Italy after Lancashire decided not to renew his contract. The 44-year-old former England fast bowler will captain and co-own a Naples-based team in a 10-over cricket tournament.Anderson spent 25 years with Lancashire and remains one of England’s most successful bowlers,…

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vaishnavi Sharma (Photo/Agencies) India wicketkeeper Yastika Bhatia found a unique way to motivate off-spinner Vaishnavi Sharma during the third women’s ODI against Zimbabwe in Vadodara on Wednesday, borrowing a famous dialogue from the Hindi film Gangs of Wasseypur 2.As Vaishnavi troubled the Zimbabwe batters, Yastika was heard saying from behind the stumps: “Vaishu…

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma In a team where individual milestones often command the spotlight, Sanju Samson chose to put the team ahead of himself. Fresh off a match-winning 61, the India wicketkeeper-batter gave up his opening slot to teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the third T20I against New Zealand, a selfless call that earned…

WPL 2027 Auction Live Updates: Capped Indian and international cricketers will be the biggest draws among the 150 players who will go under the hammer during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) mini-auction in Kochi on Wednesday. India wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini, all-rounder Sneh Rana, middle-order batter Tejal Hasabnis, Australian captain Sophie Molineux, England’s Sophia Dunkley and…

India vs Zimbabwe Women 3rd ODI Live Score: A dominant India will look to sign off their first-ever bilateral women’s ODI series against Zimbabwe with another emphatic win when the two teams square off in the third and final 50-over game in Vadodara on Wednesday. India have already clinched the series with an unassailable 2-0…