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WPL 2027 auction: DC have strengthened an already strong squad, says coach Batty on auction strategy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals strengthened their squad for the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 season, securing four players, including Indian player Kiran Navgire, in the player auction in Kochi on Wednesday, with head coach Jonathan Batty claiming they have strengthened an already strong side. With a strong core of 13 retained players, the franchise added explosive Indian batter Navgire, promising 15-year-old all-rounder Uma Kashvi, Indian all-rounder Nazma Khan and Scotland spinner Kirstie Gordon to complete their 17-member squad. Delhi Capitals spent 1.05 crore at the auction, taking their total squad expenditure to 14.95 crore, including 13.9 crore spent on retentions. Navgire was the franchises marquee acquisition at 75 lakh, while Kashvi, Khan and Gordon were secured for 10 lakh each. Speaking after the auction, the teams Head Coach Jonathan Batty expressed satisfaction with the franchises acquisitions, highlighting the additional firepower in the batting department, the depth of the squad and the potential of its newest young recruit. Kiran was a high-value target for us. Shes probably the most dynamic and powerful batter in the auction. With Shafali at the top of the order and power further down the lineup with players like Chinelle Henry, Kiran gives us another dimension to consider in our batting order. It has the potential to make our batting lineup absolutely staggering, Batty said. One of Delhi Capitals most exciting acquisitions was Uma Kashvi, the 15-year-old Karnataka all-rounder who became the youngest player to be sold in WPL auction history. A right-arm spin-bowling all-rounder, Kashvi has represented India Under-19 in a series against Sri Lanka Under-19, gaining valuable exposure to the international junior circuit at an early stage of her career. Batty credited the franchises scouting network for tracking Kashvis progress and emphasised that her signing was a long-term investment in her development. Shes been on our radar for a little while. Our scouts have watched her play extensively and shared some incredible feedback, and Ive seen her play as well. We believe she could become an absolute superstar in the future. At 15, she is very much a work in progress, and were not expecting her to be the finished article just yet. This is a long-term project for Delhi Capitals, he said. Its a wonderful opportunity for her to be part of this setup, learn from our top coaches and work alongside international stars. Hopefully, shell learn a huge amount from the players around her. This is the first step on a journey that we hope will lead to Indian recognition in the future, and were excited to see her progress, Batty added. Delhi Capitals retained a formidable core ahead of the auction, featuring captain Jemimah Rodrigues, explosive opener Shafali Verma, experienced all-rounders Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland, and South African batter Laura Wolvaardt. The retained group also includes Chinelle Henry, N. Shree Charani and several promising Indian players, giving the coaching staff a strong foundation to build on. Reflecting on the overall squad composition, Batty said the new additions had further strengthened both the starting eleven and the teams bench strength. Going into the auction, we already had a really strong group of 13 players. Our starting lineup was very strong even before the auction, and I think we have strengthened it further. We now have the potential to improve both our starting eleven and our squad depth. It is going to give me some selection headaches as a coach, which is a really good thing. Thats exactly what we want difficult decisions because we have the strongest squad possible, he said. Concluding his assessment of the auction, Batty said, We are really happy with how things went. There were lots of different dynamics at play, but I think it went as well as we could have hoped. Delhi Capitals full squad for WPL 2027 Retained players: Jemimah Rodrigues 2.20 crore Shafali Verma 2.20 crore Marizanne Kapp 2.20 crore Annabel Sutherland 2.20 crore Chinelle Henry 1.30 crore N. Shree Charani 1.30 crore Laura Wolvaardt 1.10 crore Niki Prasad 50 lakh Minnu Mani 40 lakh Nandani Sharma 20 lakh Deeya Yadav 10 lakh Mamatha Madiwala 10 lakh Lucy Hamilton 10 lakh Players acquired at the WPL 2027 auction: Kiran Navgire 75 lakh Uma Kashvi 10 lakh Nazma Khan 10 lakh Kirstie Gordon 10 lakh
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WPL auction: Molineux, Kiran top earners; Kashvi scripts history
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Mumbai Indians Full Squad After WPL Auction 2027
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Milan Icons rope in ex-Australia batter Shaun Marsh for inaugural Italia T10 League
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Former Australia batter Shaun Marsh has been signed by Milan Icons for the upcoming Italia T10 League, with the franchise banking on his vast experience to build a competitive side for the inaugural season. The left-handed batter represented Australia in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, and was a member of the side that won the 2015 ODI World Cup on home soil. He also built a reputation as a consistent run-getter in domestic and franchise cricket. The league, which runs from November 18 to 29, aims to widen crickets reach in Italy and give players a franchise platform. Shaun Marshs international career and experience make him a valuable addition to Milan Icons. We are pleased to welcome a player of his calibre as we work towards building a competitive team and supporting the continued development of cricket in Italy, said Milan Icons owner Dr Rashid Ali Khan. CEO Shazi Ahmad felt Marshs vast experience would benefit the squad. Shaun has played cricket at the highest level and brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. His inclusion is a positive step in our preparations for the Italia T10 League, and we remain focused on assembling a strong squad while helping create opportunities for talented cricketers, he said. Previously, former England fast-bowling great James Anderson was named co-owner and captain of Napoli Knights, another franchise in the league. Anderson, 44, will co-own the side with his former Lancashire teammate and one-time manager Luke Sutton, whose talent management agency, Activate Sport and Leisure, will run the franchise. Former England all-rounder Adam Hollioake, currently Kents coach, has been appointed head coach. The announcement came soon after Lancashire decided not to offer Anderson a contract for next season, a move criticised by his former England new-ball partner Stuart Broad. Andersons involvement is a surprise given his well-known lack of interest in franchise cricket. He has only played short-form cricket sporadically during his career. The league, founded by Apex T10 Limited, a company owned by former Essex and Surrey batter Nadeem Shahid, will be launched in Rome. The owners of Pakistan Super League side Quetta Gladiators have bought the Rome franchise. Cricket has grown steadily in Italy, with the mens national team making its T20 World Cup debut earlier this year and beating Nepal by 10 wickets. The side, led by Derbyshires Wayne Madsen and Australian all-rounder Harry Manenti, also ran England close in the tournament.
WPL 2027 auction: Went in with a clear idea of the squad we wanted, says UPW coach Nayar
Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) UP Warriorz (UPW) head coach Abhishek Nayar said the franchise went into the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction with a clear plan and came away with players who would give the side both quality and flexibility. UPW were the busiest franchise at the auction held on Wednesday, adding eight players to the 10 they had retained. Their headline signing was Australia captain Sophie Molineux, the most expensive buy of Wednesdays auction at Rs 1.10 crore. We went into the auction with a clear idea of the kind of squad we wanted to build. Sophie Molineux was a key addition for us, and we are delighted to have secured her services. Along with Grace Harris, Sneh Rana and the other players we have brought in, she gives us a lot of quality and flexibility. We wanted players who could contribute in different situations and complement the core we already have. We are happy with the group we have assembled and look forward to bringing everyone together ahead of the season, Nayar said in a statement issued by the franchise. Besides Sophie, UPW signed Australian all-rounder Grace Harris, India all-rounder Sneh Rana, leg-spinner Asha Sobhana and wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma for Rs 30 lakh each. Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce and uncapped Indian all-rounders Sahana Pawar and Manali Dakshini came in for Rs 10 lakh each. The franchise had retained a strong core that includes India all-rounder Deepti Sharma, former Australia captain Meg Lanning, England left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone and Australia batter Phoebe Litchfield. Kshemal Waingankar, COO and Director of Cricket at Capri Sports, the franchises owners, said Sophies arrival would strengthen an already potent spin attack. Sophie Molineuxs addition further strengthens our spin attack and puts us in a strong position to explore different combinations. Grace Harris brings power to the middle order, while Sophie offers leadership qualities, exceptional bowling ability and a great presence within the team. We believe the combination of Sophie Molineux and Sophie Ecclestone could be a formidable force for us, while Grace gives us the flexibility to adjust our combinations based on the conditions and match situations, he said. Harris, who began her WPL career with UPW in 2023, returns after winning the 2026 title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Sobhana was bought back for a fraction of the Rs 1.1 crore the franchise paid for her in 2026. UP Warriorz squad for 2027 WPL: Meg Lanning, Deepti Sharma, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Ecclestone, Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Molineux, Grace Harris, Sneh Rana, Asha Sobhana, Sushma Verma, Kathryn Bryce, Manali Dakshini, and Sahana Pawar.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Full Squad After WPL Auction 2027
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WPL 2027 Auction: Missed Having Molineux, But Jonassen Will Improve Our Squad, Says Rangarajan
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan admitted the defending champions would have loved to sign Sophie Molineux at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction, though he felt that acquiring her fellow Australian left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Jess Jonassen would make the side stronger. RCB pushed the bidding for Sophie, a member of their title-winning squad in 2024, to Rs 1.05 crore before UP Warriorz signed her for Rs 1.10 crore. The champions then waited until the accelerated round to sign Jess at her base price of Rs 40 lakh. I think we bid for five players, got four. But it was pretty simple and clear for us. The intention with which we approached this auction was to try to improve our team. We, I think, for lack of a better phrase, tried to throw the kitchen sink at Sophie Molineux. We would have loved to have her. Everybody knows how good a cricketer she is, Rangarajan said in a post-auction press conference. He also said Jess, who offers similar skills with the ball and depth with the bat, was high on RCBs wish list. But a similar left-arm spinner who also gives us depth with batting was JJ, who was very high on our ranking list also. It just so worked out that JJ came later in the auction. So it worked out. That meant after the second set, all the way down to the 11th set, we just had to sit tight. Our priorities: we already have Prathyoosha as our backup keeper, and we knew we had to pick another Indian batter. Again, the batters that we were looking for went unsold. So we knew we could always circle back to the players we wanted, tick off our initial priority of getting one of the overseas left-arm spinners. Were very glad JJ, who weve landed up with, were very happy with that pick, and Im sure shell improve our squad. RCB also signed South Africas batting all-rounder Chloe Tryon and India batter Tejal Hasabnis for Rs 30 lakh each, and opener Vrinda Dinesh for Rs 10 lakh. Very happy. Chloe Tryon is obviously a very experienced international player. Shes now, I think, playing a lot of franchise leagues, also doing well. She just strengthens our squad currently with somebody who gives us depth with batting at maybe anywhere between four and seven. Also very handy with the left-arm spin. The key thing for us was trying to identify experienced players whove already been in the WPL environment. But very, very happy. Now it seems to be a very good mix of experienced players with a couple of youngsters who have now gone on to play for the country. So very happy with Chloe in our squad, added Rangarajan. RCB also signed South Africas batting all-rounder Chloe Tryon and India batter Tejal Hasabnis for Rs 30 lakh each, and opener Vrinda Dinesh for Rs 10 lakh. Very happy. Chloe Tryon is obviously a very experienced international player. Shes now, I think, playing a lot of franchise leagues, also doing well. She just strengthens our squad currently with somebody who gives us depth with batting at maybe anywhere between four and seven. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
WPL Auction: Who Made the Money, Who Missed the Bus!
Australian captain Sophie Molineux was the costliest buy at the Women's Premier League auction, fetching Rs 1.1 crore from UP Warriorz. Other significant buys included Kiran Navgire for Delhi Capitals and Grace Harris for UP Warriorz. Several prominent players, including Saika Ishaque and Chamari Athapaththu, went unsold, while teams also focused on acquiring uncapped Indian and international talent. Team officials shared insights into their auction strategies.
Gujarat Giants Full Squad After WPL 2027 Auction
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WPL 2027 auction: Not sure it could have gone any better, says DC coach Batty
Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Jonathan Batty said the franchises 2027Womens Premier League (WPL) auction could hardly have gone better, adding that signing big-hitting India batter Kiran Navgire would add much-needed power to their batting line-up. DC bought Kiran for Rs 75 lakh, making her the second-highest-priced player at the auction held on Wednesday, after edging competition from Mumbai Indians. They also picked up Scotland left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon and uncapped all-rounders Delhis Nazma Khan and Karnatakas 15-year-old Uma Kashvi - for Rs 10 lakh each. Really pleased. Does an auction ever go completely to plan? Probably not quite, but as close to what we were hoping for. We had a couple of different pivots we could have made. We identified early we wanted a hard-hitting or dynamic Indian batter, and we got that in Kiran Navgire early. Getting the Scottish left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon over the line as well. She gives us lots of options as well, being allowed to start in the playing eleven as a local (associate) player, which weve used successfully in the past. So weve got a couple of really young, exciting players as well coming in with Nazma and Uma. So no, really, really, really pleased. Not sure it could have gone any better, to be honest, Batty told reporters in a press conference. Kirstie, who played for England before switching to Scotland, will be counted as an Associate player, which allows the four-time finalists to field her without using one of their four overseas slots. Batty said Kirans ability to bash spin and her power-hitting would fill a gap in DCs batting, though the side curiously chose not to have a back-up wicketkeeper-batter. Shes one of the most dynamic batters in the auction. Shes a wonderful player of spin through the middle order. We felt one area we were potentially lacking at times has been a little bit of power in our batting, and we feel that she can give that to us. Again, shes probably the most dynamic batter in the auction, one of the biggest hitters in the game. She had a great year a couple of years ago at the WPL. She just gives us some extra firepower, possibly playing a few different roles for us as well within our batting lineup. So really strengthens our already strong batting lineup, but just gives a bit extra power. Delhi have reached the final in each of the four WPL editions so far but are yet to win the title. The 2027 WPL season will be played from January 14 to February 7, though the venues are yet to be known.
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Vietnam and Sydney to host next two Asia-Pacific Amateur events
Digital Desk | Tomarata (New Zealand), Oct 28 (IANS) Hoiana Shores Golf Club in Hoi An, Vietnam, will host the 2027 Asia-Pacific Amateur from October 28 to 31, 2027, the organisers of the event, Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC), the Masters Tournament and The R&A announced. They also announced New South Wales Golf Club in Sydney, Australia, as host from November 2-5, 2028. Both venues will be playing host to the Asia-Pacific Amateur for the first time. The 18th Asia-Pacific Amateur in 2027 will mark the first time in the Championships history that it will take place in Vietnam. The 19th Asia-Pacific Amateur in 2028 will be the third edition in Australia after previous stops at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in 2014 and 2023. Speaking on behalf of the founding partners, Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, We are very fortunate to be able to stage the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at some of the worlds finest courses, and Hoiana Shores and New South Wales are undoubtedly in that category. We are very much looking forward to taking the championship to Vietnam for the first time and enjoying one of the worlds great emerging golf destinations. We are also thrilled to be returning to Australia and visiting such a renowned championship venue as New South Wales for the first time. Both courses will offer outstanding tests of golf for the players in wonderful locations and create exciting new chapters for the AAC, he said. The field for the annual event comprises top male amateurs in the Asia-Pacific region representing the 43 Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation affiliated organizations. The champion of the Asia-Pacific Amateur will receive an invitation to compete in the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club as well as an exemption into The Open the following year. The runner(s)-up will also gain a place in Final Qualifying for The Open. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 2019, the links-style Hoiana Shores Golf Club offers seaside views of the South China Sea and nearby Cham Islands. The regions first championship links course was built along more than two kilometers of beachfront dunes. Situated just south of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the City of Lanterns, the venue fittingly uses red basket lanterns rather than traditional flags on each hole. The par-71 course previously hosted the Womens Amateur Asia-Pacific in 2025 and was named the worlds best new golf course in 2020 by the World Golf Awards. All of us at Hoiana Shores Golf Club are thrilled to welcome the 2027 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, said Wee Peng Siong, Vice President, Golf, of Hoiana Shores Golf Club. Golf in Vietnam is on the rise, and we are honoured to serve as host for the first time this Championship is held in Vietnam. Our beautiful links-style venue will be a perfect test for the best amateurs from here in Vietnam and across the Asia-Pacific region. New South Wales Golf Club is one of the worlds great golfing experiences, and we are excited to welcome the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship to our Club in 2028, said Chris Coudounaris, President of New South Wales Golf Club. The dramatic coastal views, together with a course that is both strategic and unique, will provide an exceptional test and backdrop for the top players from across the region and will undoubtedly produce a deserving champion. Notable past competitors include 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama, a two-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur, 2022 Open champion Cameron Smith and 2026 Open champion Ryan Fox.
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WPL 2027 Auction: RCB Open Account With Jonassen, MI Pick Saanika, GG Take Samaira
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made their first signing of the 2027Womens Premier League (WPL) auction by landing Australias left-arm spin all-rounder Jess Jonassen for Rs 40 lakh here on Wednesday. Two-time champions Mumbai Indians picked up promising batter Saanika Chalke and Gujarat Giants signed 16-year-old Samaira Raghav as the accelerated round got under way. Jess, who played three seasons for Delhi Capitals, was the first player to go under the hammer in the accelerated round. RCB, who had not bid for anyone until then, got the left-arm spinning all-rounder at her base price. She is currently out of the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) with a neck injury but is expected to be fit by January. MI bought Saanika, a 20-year-old left-handed top-order batter, for her base price of Rs 10 lakh. A member of Indias 2025 Under-19 T20 World Cup-winning squad, Saanika first made headlines with a double hundred for Mumbai in an Under-19 one-day match against Sikkim in 2022. She was the leading run-getter in the Mumbai T20 league earlier this year with 223 runs from five matches, and struck 85 off 53 balls against Jharkhand in the ongoing Senior Womens T20 Trophy just ahead of the auction. GG used their final slot on 16-year-old Delhi all-rounder Samaira by signing her for Rs 10 lakh. She was one of four players added to the auction list on the eve of the auction. UP Warriorz continued their busy evening by adding three more players: Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce and uncapped India all-rounders Manali Dakshini and Sahana Pawar, each for Rs 10 lakh. Kathryn found a buyer even though her sister, wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Bryce, went unsold earlier in the day. Delhi Capitals signed 15-year-old uncapped all-rounder Uma Kashvi by bidding for her at the last moment, and Scotland left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon, both for Rs 10 lakh. Gordon played five T20Is and a Test for England, including the 2018 T20 World Cup final, before switching to Scotland, and will now be considered an Associate player. The accelerated round took the number of players sold at the auction so far to 18, leaving nine slots still to be filled across the franchises in the next round. Several players went unsold in the round, including Indias leg-spin bowling all-rounder Devika Vaidya, who recently returned to competitive cricket after motherhood. Kathryn found a buyer even though her sister, wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Bryce, went unsold earlier in the day. Delhi Capitals signed 15-year-old uncapped all-rounder Uma Kashvi by bidding for her at the last moment, and Scotland left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon, both for Rs 10 lakh. Gordon played five T20Is and a Test for England, including the 2018 T20 World Cup final, before switching to Scotland, and will now be considered an Associate player. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
WPL 2027 Auction: Didnt Expect To Land Vrinda Dinesh, Says RCB Head Coach Rangarajan
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan said he had not expected the franchise to secure opener Vrinda Dinesh, after the defending champions completed their squad with four signings at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction. RCB bought Australias left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Jess Jonassen for Rs 40 lakh, currently nursing a neck injury which has ruled her out of the WBBL. The side also brought in South Africas batting all-rounder Chloe Tryon and India batter Tejal Hasabnis for Rs 30 lakh each, and Vrinda for Rs 10 lakh. The additions bolster their spin bowling, all-round depth and Indian batting options. Rangarajan was particularly pleased at bringing home Vrinda, who was born and brought up in Bengaluru. Ill be honest, I didnt expect us to land Vrinda, so Im very happy that weve been able to bring a Karnataka-born player into the squad. She has been doing exceptionally well for India A, and as soon as we saw an opportunity to bring her into the team, we made sure we took it across the line, Rangarajan said in a statement by the franchise at the conclusion of the auction. He also said Chloes experience and versatility made her a valuable addition. Im very happy to have Chloe Tryon in our squad. She is a very experienced international player who has been playing in franchise leagues and performing well. She adds depth to our batting, with the ability to bat anywhere between No. 4 and No. 7, and is also very handy with her left-arm spin. One of the key things for us was identifying experienced players who have already been part of the WPL environment. We now have a very good mix of experienced players and a couple of youngsters who are looking to play for the country. Were very happy to have Chloe in the squad, added Rangarajan. RCB went into the auction with 13 retained players and Rs 1.15 crore in their purse. Rangarajan said Ellyse Perrys return was a major boost and explained that Grace Harris had been released partly to free up funds, since franchises did not get a purse increase this year. Honestly, Perry coming back was huge for us. There was a void in our batting without her, but we have to give a lot of credit to our girls last year, who did well to counter her absence. With her coming back, we have a very, very good player at number three. One big distinction with this auction is the fact that you dont have an additional purse coming through in every auction. The IPL or the WPL usually have an increment every year. This year, you dont. One of the reasons behind releasing Grace was that we wanted to manufacture a little bit of purse coming into the auction, and we wanted to be competitive. Grace, who played a key role in RCBs 2026 title win, was bought back by UP Warriorz for her base price of Rs 30 lakh. Honestly, Perry coming back was huge for us. There was a void in our batting without her, but we have to give a lot of credit to our girls last year, who did well to counter her absence. With her coming back, we have a very, very good player at number three. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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WPL Auction: Navgire's Delhi Move Comes with a Clear Mission
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WPL 2027 auction: New signings give us more options, says GG head coach Klinger
Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger said that picking G Kamalini, Orla Prendergast and Samaira Raghav at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction had given the franchise more options, as it completed its 18-member squad for the new season. The franchise went into the auction with 15 retained players, having spent Rs 13.75 crore on retentions, and Rs 1.25 crore left in their purse to fill three slots, one of them for an overseas player. GG bought Tamil Nadus left-handed top-order wicketkeeper-batter Kamalini, a member of Indias 2025 ICC Womens Under-19 T20 World Cup winning team, for Rs 40 lakh. Irelands seam-bowling all-rounder Orla was signed for Rs 30 lakh. Samaira, a 16-year-old all-rounder, came in at her base price of Rs 10 lakh. The players did well last season and gave us a strong foundation to build on. Our preseason camp in Bengaluru helped us assess the squad and identify the areas we needed to strengthen. Kamalini gives us an aggressive option throughout the batting order, Orla brings real all-round quality as a wicket-taking medium pacer, and Samaira adds explosive power in the middle order. The new signings complement our retained players and give us more options. We are pleased with how the squad has come together and look forward to the season ahead, Klinger said in a statement by the franchise at the conclusion of the auction. Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer of Adani Sportsline, which owns the franchise, said the signings reflected GGs commitment to finding and developing young talent. We entered the auction with a strong retained core and a clear idea of what the squad needed. We are pleased with the players we have brought in. G. Kamalini, Orla Prendergast and Samaira Raghav each add something specific, whether it is aggression at the top, all-round quality or fearless hitting in the middle order. Our belief is in unearthing young talents and nurturing them. Kashvee Gautam, Anushka Sharma and Happy Kumari reflect the strength of our scouting programme, and we are hopeful that 16-year-old like Samaira is the next in line. The aim is to build a team that plays fearless cricket and contributes to the growth of the game for women in Gujarat and across the country, he said. GG finished second in the group stage of WPL 2026, winning five of their eight matches, before going out in the Eliminator after losing to Delhi Capitals. The 2027 WPL season will be played from January 14 to February 7. Gujarat Giants squad: Ashleigh Gardner (captain), Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Yastika Bhatia, Anushka Sharma, Bharti Fulmali, Happy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh, Tanuja Kanwer, G Kamalini, Orla Prendergast, Samaira Raghav.
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Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma achieved her maiden five-wicket haul against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, attributing her success to a year-long break during which she focused on mental and physical strength, bowling control, and understanding batters. Her disciplined approach and consistent practice led to a significant improvement in her game, earning praise from captain Smriti Mandhana.
WPL 2027 Auction: Confident That DC Will Become Champions This Year, Says Navgire
Match Centre Live Auction Special: India batter Kiran Navgire on Wednesday backed Delhi Capitals to finally win their maiden Womens Premier League (WPL) title after the four-time finalists signed her for Rs 75 lakh at the WPL 2027 auction. Navgire was the second-most expensive buy of the auction, with Delhi beating Mumbai Indians in a bidding contest to land the big-hitting batter. I am very excited to play for Delhi Capitals. I have played with Chinelle Henry before, and I have also played with Shafali Verma. I have also spoken to Jemimah Rodrigues in the past, so I know most of the players. I am very excited to share the dressing room and play alongside all of them, Navgire said on JioStars Match Centre Live Auction Special. The 2027 WPL season will be played from January 14 to February 7. DC have reached the final in each of the four editions of the WPL but are yet to lift the trophy. Delhi Capitals have reached the final four times, so this year we have a chance to win it. I am fully prepared to play for Delhi Capitals. I feel that whatever the team has been waiting for over the last four years will finally be fulfilled this season. I am confident that DC will become champions this year, added Kiran, who previously played for UP Warriorz. Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma, who returns to the WPL after being picked by UP Warriorz for her base price of Rs 30 lakh, said her patience had finally paid off after going unsold in the last three auctions. Im very grateful for this opportunity to represent UP Warriorz. I was just hoping and waiting for it. Every player works hard and performs, but in franchise cricket, sometimes the slot is not made for you. I was not picked in the last three auctions, but I was very hopeful that one day my hard work would pay off and everything would fall into place. So, after getting picked by UPW, Im feeling good. A big thanks to UP Warriorz for showing that trust, she said. Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Latika Inamdar, signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 10 lakh, was thrilled to be joining the two-time champions along with her friend Bharti Rawal, whom MI also bought for Rs 10 lakh. I was not picked in the last three auctions, but I was very hopeful that one day my hard work would pay off and everything would fall into place. So, after getting picked by UPW, Im feeling good. A big thanks to UP Warriorz for showing that trust, she said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Mix of former players and administrators ideal for smooth conduct of the game: Nadeem
The former spinner praises Suthar and believes he is a good investment for Indian cricket
WPL 2027: Full squads of all five teams after mini auction
The WPL (Womens Premier League) 2027 mini auction came to an end, and the five franchises brought home some brilliant players into their ranks ahead of the upcoming edition of the WPL. It is worth noting that UP Warriorz was the most active team in the auction, bringing home several star players, hoping to play some good cricket .
It was carnage in Wellington on Tuesday. In the third T20I against New Zealand, India romped home in just 13.2 overs while chasing a 199-run target
Ranji Trophy: Shoreys century takes Vidarbha to a position of strength
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Australia captain Sophie Molineux was the most expensive buy at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction, going to UP Warriorz (UPW) for Rs 1.10 crore in Kochi on Wednesday. In all, 25 players were sold in a quick mini auction that needed less than an hour of active bidding. UPW were the busiest franchise of the evening with eight signings, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) did all their business in the accelerated rounds after losing out on Sophie early in the day. Sophie, who was part of RCBs title-winning squad in 2024 and missed WPL 2026, entered the auction at a base price of Rs 50 lakh. RCB, her former side, pushed UPW all the way to Rs 1.05 crore before dropping out, having started the day with only Rs 1.15 crore in their purse. The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder, who captained Australia to 2026 Womens T20 World Cup triumph in England, recently returned to international cricket after recovering from a hip injury. Delhi Capitals made the second-biggest buy by signing big-hitting India batter Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 lakh after a bidding contest with Mumbai Indians, who pulled out at Rs 70 lakh. Gujarat Giants landed young wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini for her base price of Rs 40 lakh, with no other franchise bidding for the 2025 Under-19 World Cup winner who recently won the Asia Cup and Asian Games gold medal with the senior team. Apart from Sophie, UPW brought back Australian all-rounder Grace Harris, who began her WPL career with them in 2023 and won the 2026 title with RCB. They also signed Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana, joining her fourth franchise in five seasons, and veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma, all for Rs 30 lakh each. UPW also added Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce and uncapped all-rounders Manali Dakshini and Sahana Pawar for Rs 10 lakh each. They brought back leg-spinner Asha Sobhana for Rs 30 lakh, at a fraction of the Rs 1.1 crore they had paid for her in the 2026 auction. UPWs shopping has, however, left them with a selection puzzle. With Meg Lanning set to lead the side and Phoebe Litchfield an automatic pick at the top of the order, Sophie, Grace and Englands left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone could end up competing for the remaining two overseas spots. UPW may well field an all-Australian overseas quartet on a regular basis. RCB, who had not bid for anyone until the accelerated round, opened their account with Australias left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Jess Jonassen for her base price of Rs 40 lakh. They then added India batter Tejal Hasabnis, who had gone unsold in the opening round, and South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon for Rs 30 lakh each, and Bengaluru-based batter Vrinda Dinesh for Rs 10 lakh. The defending champions were under little pressure to buy, and the signings of Jess and Chloe add depth to their overseas options. Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Nadine de Klerk and Lauren Bell, all central to RCBs title run in 2026, look set to fill the four overseas slots, making it hard to see both newcomers getting regular game time. Mumbai Indians (MI) went towards buying youngsters by picking up six uncapped players. Vidarbha teammates Disha Kasat and Latika Inamdar, who had played key roles in a Senior Womens T20 Trophy chase against Punjab only a day earlier, were signed for Rs 10 lakh each. Other MI signings include Delhis left-arm spinner Bharti Rawal, 2025 Under-19 World Cup winner Saanika Chalke and 19-year-old all-rounder Akshita Bhagat, a winner of the WPL Speed Queen U-23 competition and recently played for India. Delhi batter and 2023 U-19 World Cup winner Shweta Sehrawat, who was UPWs lone retention in 2026, went to MI for Rs 20 lakh, double her base price, after a brief tussle with Delhi Capitals. Disha, Latika and Shweta give the franchise plenty of batting cover. With Kamalini no longer in their ranks, Disha or Latika could get an early chance to play. Gujarat Giants (GG), who needed only three players, also signed Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh, making her the first Irish cricketer picked in the WPL. They used their final slot on 16-year-old Delhi all-rounder Samaira Raghav, a late addition to the auction pool, for Rs 10 lakh. Spending Rs 40 lakh on Kamalini, who was tipped to get a big payday, might look odd for a side that already has two wicketkeepers in Yastika Bhatia and Beth Mooney. GG, however, made it clear they see her as a valuable addition purely for her batting. Orlas signing also made history, as she became the first Irish cricketer to be picked in the WPL. Delhi Capitals (DC), the four-time runners-up, added 15-year-old Karnataka all-rounder Uma Kashvi, Scotland left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon, a former England international who will now count as an Associate player, and uncapped Delhi all-rounder Nazma Khan, each for Rs 10 lakh. DCs most surprising decision, though, was not buying a wicketkeeper. Having released Taniya Bhatia and Lizelle Lee, the franchise is now relying entirely on 23-year-old Mamatha Madiwala behind the stumps, with no back-up keeper in the squad. Hyderabad-based Mamatha played a handful of matches for DC in 2025 before an injury ruled her out of the 2026 season. The franchise will, however, be allowed to sign replacements if Deeya Yadav and Uma Kashvi are picked for the 2027 Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup. Several established names went unsold. These included Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, England batter Sophia Dunkley and India wicketkeepers Taniya Bhatia, Uma Chetry and Nuzhat Parween. India spinners Saika Ishaque and Priya Mishra, pacer Titas Sadhu and all-rounder Devika Vaidya also went unsold, as did Australias Tayla Vlaeminck, South Africas Nonkululeko Mlaba and UAE captain Esha Oza. The 2027 WPL season will be played from January 14 to February 7, with venues yet to be known. Players picked by franchises in the WPL 2027 player auction: Delhi Capitals: Kiran Navgire, Nazma Khan, Kirstie Gordon, and Uma Kashvi Gujarat Giants: G Kamalini, Orla Prendergast, and Samaira Raghav Mumbai Indians: Disha Kasat, Bharti Rawal, Latika Inamdar, Akshita Bhagat, Shweta Sehrawat, and Saanika Chalke Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Jess Jonassen, Tejal Hasabnis, Chloe Tryon, and Vrinda Dinesh Mumbai Indians: Disha Kasat, Bharti Rawal, Latika Inamdar, Akshita Bhagat, Shweta Sehrawat, and Saanika Chalke Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy: Pramanik puts Bengal in command as host Kerala stares down the barrel
The left-arm spinner follows up his four-for in the first essay with the same number of scalps as the home side ends day three at 53 for four in pursuit of 408
WPL 2027 Auction: RCB Sign Hasabnis, Tryon And Vrinda; UPW Get Back Sobhana As Proceedings End
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) went on a late spending spree by signing India batter Tejal Hasabnis, South Africas left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Chloe Tryon and uncapped batter Vrinda Dinesh in the final accelerated round, as the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction came to a close here on Wednesday. All five franchises completed their squads in what turned out to be a brisk mini auction, with less than an hour of active bidding. Tejal, a member of India's recent 3-0 ODI series win over Zimbabwe, went unsold in the opening round. In the second accelerated round, she was bought by RCB at her base price of Rs 30 lakh. RCB then picked Chloe for Rs 30 lakh. The South African all-rounder spent two seasons with Mumbai Indians without playing a match before moving to UP Warriorz. She produced a match-winning display against India in the group stage of last years ODI World Cup. Vrinda, who previously played for UP Warriorz, will now play for her home franchise after RCB signed her for Rs 10 lakh. UPW, meanwhile, brought back leg-spinner Asha Sobhana for her base price of Rs 30 lakh, a steep drop from the Rs 1.1 crore they had paid for her in 2026 auction. The franchise had released her ahead of this auction to free up funds, only to buy her back at a fraction of the cost. Mumbai Indians added two uncapped players - Shweta Sehrawat, who was UPWs lone retention in 2026. After going unsold before, Shweta sparked a brief bidding contest between MI and Delhi Capitals before the two-time champions got her for Rs 20 lakh, double her base price. MI also signed all-rounder Akshita Bhagat for Rs 10 lakh. Akshita had won the U-23 event of WPL Speed Queen with a top speed of 105kph and recently turned out for India A in their series against Australia A in Mohali. Delhi Capitals made their final signing by picking uncapped all-rounder Nazma Khan for Rs 10 lakh, after she had gone unsold earlier in the evening. Uncapped batters Humaira Kazi and Pranavi Chandra and pacer Shraddha Pokharkar went unsold for the second time, while left-arm wrist-spin bowling all-rounder Amandeep Kaur also failed to attract a bid. Akshita had won the U-23 event of WPL Speed Queen with a top speed of 105kph and recently turned out for India A in their series against Australia A in Mohali. Delhi Capitals made their final signing by picking uncapped all-rounder Nazma Khan for Rs 10 lakh, after she had gone unsold earlier in the evening. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy: Defending Champions J and K Stare At Innings Defeat
Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir are on the verge of an innings defeat against Baroda in their Ranji Trophy Group A match. After Baroda posted a massive 616, J and K were bowled out for 303 in their first innings and, following on, ended day three at 8 for 1, still needing 305 runs to avoid an innings loss.
Match Centre Live Auction Special: Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger said the signings of G Kamalini and Orla Prendergast at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction had given the franchise greater flexibility, especially in how it uses its overseas players in the upcoming season. GG bought wicketkeeper-batter Kamalini for her base price of Rs 40 lakh and seam-bowling all-rounder Orla for Rs 30 lakh. We picked Kamalini mainly as a batter. We felt she was the best batter on the auction list, and we wanted to add more strength to our batting and give ourselves more options, including with our overseas players. We probably got her for less than we expected, as we thought there would be more bidding. So, we are really happy with the signing, said Klinger on JioStars Match Centre Live Auction Special show. Orla has also become the first Irish cricketer to be picked in the WPL. Klinger, who has worked with her in The Hundred at the Welsh Fire, said the all-rounder would bring a different dimension to the side. She will give us a different approach. The combination of Kamalinis batting and Orlas all-round skills gives us more options with our overseas players. We also have some bowling options in the squad, so we will see if we stick to a similar combination as last year. Orla had a really good World Cup in India last year, so she knows these conditions. I was fortunate enough to work with her in The Hundred last year, so we know each other well. She will be a great addition to the squad and give us more versatility. With Rs 50 lakh left in their purse at that time, Klinger said the Giants had not been sure they would have enough for a final pick and planned to wait for the accelerated round. We were not sure if we would be able to make a final pick, as we thought we might spend more on the first two signings. We now have some time to think about it. The majority of our squad is settled, and we have a few ideas. We will probably wait for the accelerated round. With Rs 50 lakh left in their purse at that time, Klinger said the Giants had not been sure they would have enough for a final pick and planned to wait for the accelerated round. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy: Vihaans four-wicket haul helps Punjab secure the lead against Hyderabad
Ranji Trophy: Vihaans four-wicket haul helps Punjab secure the lead against Hyderabad
WPL 2027 Auction: Got Kamalini Cheaper Than We Thought, Says GG Coach Klinger
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger said the franchise was pretty much sorted after acquiring G Kamalini and Orla Prendergast at the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction, adding that both signings had come cheaper than expected. GG signed Kamalini, who previously played for Mumbai Indians, for her base price of Rs 40 lakh and Irelands seam-bowling all-rounder Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh. In all, four teams have managed to pick just 10 players so far, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru yet to sign a player. Were pretty much sorted. The two selections so far, we probably got cheaper than we thought, to be honest. We felt Kamalini was the best batter in the auction, the most talented batter. We were looking for an all-rounder to complement our squad. With the overseas selection and all of Prendergast as a medium pace all-rounder gives us plenty of options during the season. I was lucky enough to work with her at the Welsh Fire in the Hundred this year. Shes a leading player for Ireland, also has good leadership qualities, and will be fantastic around the group, Klinger told reporters after six sets of the auction were completed on Wednesday. The former Australia batter said Orlas all-round skills made her a valuable addition for GG, as she becomes the first Ireland player to be a part of the five-team tournament. It was for what we needed in terms of the purse we had left and the versatility she can give us in our squad. Whether theres an injury, whether we want to go for another overseas medium pace option, who can bat in the top six or seven. So she gives us a lot of versatility. As I said, Ive worked with her before and shes a world-class all-rounder. So itll be great to have her amongst the squad. Klinger added that the franchises planning had been fairly straightforward, as they needed only a couple of players and had a healthy purse to work with. GG have Rs 55 lakh remaining in their purse, with one slot left to fill and all overseas spots filled. Our planning was not too difficult this time around. Other than the new players, we feel we had the second most in terms of purse because we only really needed to get one player if we had to as well. So given we got Kamalini a little bit cheaper than we thought we might, it opened up that overseas spot for a few options. Klinger added that the franchises planning had been fairly straightforward, as they needed only a couple of players and had a healthy purse to work with. GG have Rs 55 lakh remaining in their purse, with one slot left to fill and all overseas spots filled. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
WI 'disappointed' with early finish, Shadman 99* earns praise from hosts' camp
Jomel Warrican said the visitors wanted to have a proper crack at bowling at the new batter Litton Das
3rd ODI: Nkomo Urges Zimbabwe To Stay Positive After Winless India Tour
Zimbabwe Cricket Women: Zimbabwe captain Josephine Nkomo urged her team to maintain a positive approach and keep improving after the side finished its tour of India without a win, despite identifying several encouraging performances across the T20I and ODI series. Just to be more positive when we are playing. Keep that intent and keep pushing and keep improving day by day, Nkomo said when asked about the key takeaways from the tour. Zimbabwe lost the third ODI by eight wickets after being bowled out for 131 in 39.5 overs, as India completed a 3-0 sweep of the ODI series following their clean sweep in the T20Is. Despite the defeats, Nkomo pointed to individual batting contributions, the bowling effort and the teams fielding as positives from the series. Like you mentioned, there are lots of positives. We had a couple of girls scoring fifties. We had good bowling innings, and our fielding was outstanding, she said. Asked which players had stood out across the two series, the Zimbabwe captain singled out Nyasha Gwanzura, Beloved Biza and Modester Mupachikwa for their contributions. I think Nyasha Gwanzura bowled quite well. Beloved was good in both departments. Modester Mupachikwa was strong behind the stumps and in the batting as well. I think a couple of girls have put their hand up in the entire series, Nkomo said. Zimbabwes batting struggled in the final ODI, with Mupachikwa top-scoring with 37 and Nkomo contributing 35. Chiedza Dhururu added 20, but the visitors could manage only 131 before Indias bowlers wrapped up the innings. Vaishnavi Sharma led Indias attack with five wickets for 39 runs, while Sayali Satghare and Kranti Gaud claimed two wickets apiece. Zimbabwes batting struggled in the final ODI, with Mupachikwa top-scoring with 37 and Nkomo contributing 35. Chiedza Dhururu added 20, but the visitors could manage only 131 before Indias bowlers wrapped up the innings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ranji Trophy: Bengal Turn the Screw on Kerala
Bengal is on the verge of a hat-trick of victories in the Ranji Trophy, having reduced hosts Kerala to 53 for 4 in pursuit of a 355-run target on day three. Veteran off-spinner Jalaj Saxena and left-arm spinner Pradipta Pramanik were key performers for Bengal. Meanwhile, other Ranji matches saw Gujarat take a lead against Maharashtra, and rain affecting games involving Delhi and Odisha.
WPL 2027 Auction: At Any Cost Is The Right Answer, Says UPWs Waingankar On Landing Molineux
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: UP Warriorz (UPW) were determined to sign Sophie Molineux at any cost, said Kshemal Waingankar, the franchises COO and Director of, after the Australia captain was bought for Rs 1.10 crore at the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction. UPW edged competition from defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to get the left-arm spin bowling all-rounder in their team for the 2027 season. Waingankar added that pairing her with Englands left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone could make for a lethal combination. UPW also have off-spin bowling options in Deepti Sharma and recently acquired Sneh Rana. At any cost is the right answer. I think that just puts us in a good position, whether thats Sophie and Grace combined, to tweak our combinations and decide which combination works best. Grace brings power to the middle order. Sophie Molineux, obviously, leadership qualities, an exceptional bowler and obviously fantastic with the team in general. So our thought was her and Sophie Ecclestone together would be a lethal force. Again, like I said, with Grace, we have the option of switching and seeing how things work, Waingankar told reporters in the press conference on Wednesday. UPW also brought back Australian all-rounder Grace Harris for her base price of Rs 30 lakh and Waingankar agreed that the deal was a steal. Grace returns to UPW after winning the 2026 WPL title with RCB. I would agree, yes. I definitely agree (that Grace was a steal buy at Rs 30 lakh). But its good to have her back. I think shes been with us from season one. Our first game, I remember, when we had Grace Harris - 51 runs needed off 17 balls. She won us the game and set WPL alight. We were on the other end of the stick last year with her. But shes someone I think that we were very happy to bring back. Not a bad problem to have, he said, referring to the selection headache UPW now face in picking their spin bowling combination in the playing eleven. With four slots, including one overseas spot, still to fill and Rs 1.75 crore left in their purse, Waingankar said UPW were happy with the experience already in the squad, but would look to cover their remaining gaps in the squad. We still have a few spots to fill. Having said that, someone like a Grace Harris does come in and solve a few things for us, whether she can bat up the top, can bat through the middle as well, gives us that power. With four slots, including one overseas spot, still to fill and Rs 1.75 crore left in their purse, Waingankar said UPW were happy with the experience already in the squad, but would look to cover their remaining gaps in the squad. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Prasidh Krishna ruled out of upcoming New Zealand ODIs due to hamstring injury; Check details
In a major blow to the Indian team, star pacer Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI matches against New Zealand after failing to recover in time from his hamstring injury. It...
WPL 2027 auction: Sneh excited to play under Lanning, Sushma thanks UPW for trust in her abilities
Digital Desk | Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) India all-rounder Sneh Rana said she was excited to play under Meg Lanning after being snapped up by UP Warriorz at the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction here on Wednesday. Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma, also picked by the franchise, thanked the franchise for placing their faith in her. Both players were bought for their base price of Rs 30 lakh each in the ongoing auction in Kochi. I am very excited. I have always seen her on TV. Even now when she leads UP, it feels very good. Seeing her captaincy and the changes she makes, it feels very good. So very excited to play under her. Mei aa rahi hoon guys (I am coming, guys), said Sneh to broadcasters Star Sports and JioStar. Sneh, who has previously captained Gujarat Giants and was part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru as a replacement player, had turned out for Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026. First of all, I would like to thank the UP Warriorz for picking me and I am very excited for this opportunity. Like I always say, I will go to any team whenever I get an opportunity. Now that I am in UP, I would like to do my best for them and thank you so much to the management, she added. Sneh added that she was looking forward to linking up with India teammate Deepti Sharma and England left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone in what promises to be a strong spin bowling attack for UPW. It is very strong, as you said, Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti Sharma will be with me, with whom I have always played for India. Now that I have also come to UP, so I know their strength. So we will keep talking to each other and it is going to be a lot of fun. Sushma, who last played for India in T20Is a decade ago and was with Gujarat Giants in 2023, returns to the WPL via UPW, a side whose trials she attended. She credited the franchise for showing faith in her. A player is working hard, and everyone works hard and then you perform as well. But a lot of times, especially in franchise cricket, that slot doesnt get made for you. In the last two auctions, it was on the edge. But I was very hopeful that one day my hard work and all these things would come that one day everything will feel good, everything will sync together. So, I am feeling good today. A big thanks to UP Warriorz for showing that trust in me. Although I wasnt expecting that it would happen or not, I was not thinking about it. But when you have played so much cricket, with experience, you learn what work you have to do throughout the day and you get focused on that and then what is next? So, I was always looking forward to the next day and the next tournament. So, it kept on going on its own and the way I have been doing my routines and hard work, I am sure it is the journey of every player. But eventually, when you get the result, when you get the opportunity, it feels really good, she concluded.
Ranji Trophy 2026: Nishants knock an endorsement for patience and attrition
The Haryana all-rounder has spent a staggering 420 minutes at the crease so far and his unbeaten first-innings ton is a lesson in application on a surface that offered increasing assistance to the spinners
Vaishnavi five-for and Rawal, Shafali fifties power India to 3-0 sweep
Zimbabwe folded for just 131 in Vadodara and India chased down the target with eight wickets and 198 deliveries to spare
No Clue Who He Is: India's World Cup Winner K Srikkanth On CSK's New Assistant Coach Appointment
CSK's new assistant coach Gareth Batty scored more than 9,000 runs and claimed over 900 wickets in a distinguished domestic career.
3rd ODI: Shafali Smashes Joint Second-fastest Fifty As India Sweep Zimbabwe Series 3-0
Shafali Verma: Shafali Verma smashed a 26-ball half-century to equal the second-fastest ODI fifty by an Indian woman batter as she and Pratika Rawal powered India to an eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final match, completing a 3-0 series sweep at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Wednesday. Chasing a modest total of 132, India raced to 133/2 in 17 overs, with Shafali ending unbeaten on 51 off 26 balls and Pratika batting through on an unbeaten 59. The by-now-comfortable win marked a clean sweep by India over the visitors, who had also beaten them in the T20I leg of the tour. Shafali's fifty came off only 26 balls, equalling Richa Ghosh's half-century against New Zealand at Queenstown in 2022 as the second-fastest fifty by an Indian woman in ODIs. The fastest is held by Smriti Mandhana, who took 23 balls against Australia at Delhi in 2025. Shafali, 22, surpassed her personal best of a 29-ball fifty she made earlier in the series against Zimbabwe, and did the same against the tourists as well. India's innings got off to a poor start as opener Yastika Bhatia got out for a second-ball duck. After some play from Pratika and Harleen Deol, Harleen scored 19 off 19 before perishing. Shafali resumed with Pratika, and the opening duo took control of proceedings in the chase with their carnage, leaving Zimbabwe no time to benefit from the early wicket. Coming up with a composed half-century, Pratika then helped Shafali end proceedings in style for India. Pratika's 59 not out maintained her sterling series tally as Shafali's quickfire effort sealed the win with 33 overs remaining. Zimbabwe, who elected to bat first, had been dismissed for 131 in 39.5 overs. India's bowlers shared the wickets evenly and did not let the tourists put together any notable partnerships, as Vaishnavi Sharma took her first ODI five-for. Vaishnavi finished with 5-39, and Sayali Satghare (2-11) and Kranti Gaud (2-23) then picked up two wickets apiece to blow away the Zimbabwean batting order. Modester Mupachikwa was the top scorer with 37, with Josephine Nkomo scoring 35 and 20 from Chiedza Dhururu. The visitors failed to get back on track after losing three wickets in the power play, and were bowled out for a disappointing score. The result wrapped up a successful tour for India, who had also won the T20I series before continuing their winning run in the 50-over format. Zimbabwe ended the tour without a win across either format. Brief scores: The result wrapped up a successful tour for India, who had also won the T20I series before continuing their winning run in the 50-over format. Zimbabwe ended the tour without a win across either format. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
UP Warriorz buy Sophie Molineux for INR 1.10 crore; RCB quiet in early bidding
India middle-order batter Kiran Navgire was bought by Delhi Capitals for INR 75 lakh at the WPL 2027 auction in Kochi
Karnataka takes a massive lead thanks to Aneeshwars patient century
A placid pitch, however, puts paid to its plans of running through Tripuras line-up in its search for a maiden win as the visitors bat with assurance in their second essay
WPL 2027 Auction: Molineux Fetches Rs 1.10 Crore From UPW, Kamalini Goes To GG For Rs 40 Lakh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Australia captain Sophie Molineux was the biggest buy in the opening phase of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction, when UP Warriorz acquired her for Rs 1.10 crore here on Wednesday. Gujarat Giants picked up young India wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini for her base price of Rs 40 lakh. Sophie, who was part of Royal Challengers Bengalurus title-winning squad in 2024 and missed WPL 2026, had listed herself at a base price of Rs 50 lakh. UPW opened the bidding, but RCB stayed in the contest, and the price climbed to Rs 95 lakh in under a minute. UPW pushed it to Rs 1 crore, and RCB responded with Rs 1.05 crore. Finally, UPW sealed the deal with a bid of Rs 1.10 crore. The left-arm spin bowling all-rounder recently returned to international cricket in the T20I series against New Zealand after recovering from a hip injury. Kamalini, released by Mumbai Indians ahead of the auction and widely tipped to have a big payday after not being in the mix for the 2027 U19 Womens T20 World Cup, went to GG with minimal fuss as no other franchise bid for her. Although her WPL record for Mumbai Indians has been modest, Kamalini, a member of the 2025 U19 World Cup-winning team, has been in the India A and Tamil Nadu teams, apart from being in the senior team. GG also added Irelands seam-bowling all-rounder Orla Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh. Delhi Capitals made their first signing of the auction by securing India batter Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 lakh. Mumbai Indians opened the bidding at Rs 40 lakh and pushed the former UPW players price to Rs 70 lakh, before DC went to Rs 75 lakh. With only Rs 90 lakh in their purse, MI pulled out. UPW also brought in Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana and Australias hard-hitting all-rounder Grace Harris for their base price of Rs 30 lakh each. Sneh, a former Gujarat Giants captain who was part of RCB as a replacement player, drew no other bids, including from her former team DC. Grace returns to UPW after a productive season with RCB, who won the WPL title in 2026. RCB released her with Ellyse Perry set to return, and she is likely to compete for an opening slot in UPW alongside Meg Lanning or Pratika Rawal. Several others also went unsold in the early rounds. Raghvi Bist, who has played two T20Is for India and was the first player to go under the hammer, attracted no bids at her base price of Rs 30 lakh. Maharashtras big-hitting middle-order batter Tejal Hasabnis, currently part of Indias ODI squad for the series against Zimbabwe, also went unsold. So did Ayushi Soni, who has played one T20I and one WPL match for GG. Several others also went unsold in the early rounds. Raghvi Bist, who has played two T20Is for India and was the first player to go under the hammer, attracted no bids at her base price of Rs 30 lakh. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
India speedster Prasidh Krishna will not be part of the upcoming five-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on November 4, as he is yet to fully recover from his hamstring injury, a BCCI source told PTI
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3rd ODI: Satghare credits collective bowling effort as India bundle out Zimbabwe for 131
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 28 (IANS) India pacer Sayali Satghare credited the bowlers collective effort for dismissing Zimbabwe for 131 in the third and final ODI, while praising left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma for claiming her maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket. Vaishnavi returned figures of 5/39, while Sayali and Kranti Gaud picked up two wickets each as India bowled out the visitors in 39.5 overs after Zimbabwe opted to bat first at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Wednesday. I think the energy was really good. Vaishnavi bowled really well to get five wickets. The wicket was on the slower side, and she got a bit of turn. Happy to knock them over on that total, Sayali said after the innings. The right-arm pacer, who finished with figures of 2/11, also felt her rhythm had improved compared to the first two matches of the series, adding that regular bowling helps her find consistency. Yes, today I felt my rhythm was much better than the previous two games. I'm the kind of bowler who if I bowl more, I'll get better, she said. India made an early breakthrough through Sayali, who dismissed Loryn Phiri for a six-ball duck in the second over. Kranti then removed Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano in the following over to leave Zimbabwe in trouble early in their innings. Beloved Biza fell for one off 16 deliveries as the hosts continued to apply pressure. Modester Mupachikwa, who top-scored with 37, and captain Josephine Nkomo, who contributed 35, offered some resistance, but neither could build a substantial partnership to revive the innings. Vaishnavi then capitalised on the conditions, extracting turn from the slower surface to dismantle the middle and lower order and complete her maiden five-wicket haul. Sayali and Kranti complemented her effort to ensure Zimbabwe were restricted to a modest total. Reflecting on her approach against the tailenders, Sayali said she did not make any significant changes to her plans and focused on maintaining a consistent line. Not really. My plan was simple. Just stick to the stump line. Even the old ball, I was trying to do the same, she said. The pacer also highlighted the difference in pitch conditions compared to the first two matches, noting that the surface offered greater assistance to the spinners on Wednesday. I think today, it was on the slower side. So the spinners were getting turn. In the first two games, there wasn't much turn. Today, the spinners were getting turn, Sayali said. India's seamers also varied their lengths during the opening overs, using short-pitched deliveries alongside fuller balls to prevent the batters from settling into a rhythm. Explaining the tactic, Sayali said, I mean you can't let the batter settle on one particular length. So you have to keep changing the length. She also praised wicketkeeper Yastika Bhatia for taking a sharp catch down the leg side, acknowledging that such moments can make a difference during a bowling spell. Yeah, she took a really good catch. It was kind of that day. Sometimes, on a good ball, you don't get a wicket, and sometimes, on the leg-side ball, you get a wicket, she added. hs/nsk;
India's 20-year-old spin star mamboozles Zimbabwe
Young Indian left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma delivered a stellar performance in the third Women's ODI against Zimbabwe in Vadodara, claiming a maiden five-wicket haul for 39 runs. Her flight and guile proved too much for the Zimbabwean batters, who were restricted to 131. This dominant display followed her four-wicket haul in the previous match, highlighting her crucial role in India's white-ball tour success.
3rd ODI: Vaishnavi Sharma's Maiden Five-for Helps India Bowl Out Zimbabwe For 131
Only Nyasha Gwanzura: Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma claimed her maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket as India Women bowled out Zimbabwe for 131 in 39.5 overs in the third and final ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Wednesday. Vaishnavi returned impressive figures of 5/39, while Sayali Satghare (2-11) and Kranti Gaud (2-23) picked up two wickets each to dismantle the Zimbabwean batting lineup and leave the visitors with a modest total to defend. Put into bat first, Zimbabwe endured a middle-order collapse as the visitors' seamers struck early. Sayali sent Loryn Phiri packing for a six-ball duck in the second over, followed by Kranti, who dealt a similar blow to Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano (4) in the third. Beloved Biza also had a slow start and was dismissed for one off 16 balls, as she failed to find room before India's tight bowling came to the party. The early wickets left the Zimbabwe team struggling to get the momentum on the track that seemed perfect for batting on a sunny day. Wickets kept tumbling as the top-order fell with the score in the twenties; Mupachikwa and Nkomo kept marching on with 37 and 35, respectively. Mupachikwa added 27 runs with captain Josephine Nkomo for the fourth wicket before losing her wicket. Nkomo made 35, while Chiedza Dhururu scored 20. Only Nyasha Gwanzura (10) managed to get into double figures as Zimbabwe's innings folded early. But neither batter was able to see her way through to a sizable knock as the India quicks kept chipping away at the order. Vaishnavi was very good in that regard, as she managed to make the most of the pressure created by the seamers to get through the middle and lower order as well, and pick up her maiden five-wicket haul. Sayali and Kranti responded with vital blows of their own to leave Zimbabwe unable to put any kind of recovery together. Ultimately, the visitors capitulated for 131 in 39.5 overs, getting well short of the 200-run mark Nkomo had set earlier as a reasonable target. India's disciplined bowling effort has yielded captain Smriti Mandhana's pre-match wish of bundling out Zimbabwe to a modest total as the hosts now need 132 runs to complete a clean sweep in the three-match ODI series. Brief scores: India's disciplined bowling effort has yielded captain Smriti Mandhana's pre-match wish of bundling out Zimbabwe to a modest total as the hosts now need 132 runs to complete a clean sweep in the three-match ODI series. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Andrew McDonald in talks with Cricket Australia over potential extension as men's head coach
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Injury Blow! Prasidh Krishna Ruled Out of New Zealand ODIs
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Ravichandran Ashwin has urged patience with teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the 15-year-old smashed a quickfire 45 off just 19 balls in the third T20I against New Zealand.
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WPL 2027 Auction LIVE Updates: 146 Players To Go Under Hammer, Rs 8.15 Crore Set To Be Splashed
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Yastika Bhatia gets WBBL call-up
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WPL Auction 2027 Live Updates: Grace Harris, Sneh Rana to come under the hammer in marquee event
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Harmer's Double Strike Rocks Australia On Day 2
Spinner Simon Harmer struck twice in his first over, dismissing Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne, as South Africa gained a strong advantage over Australia on day two of the decisive third Test at Newlands.
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Dead-rubber blues for England as Sri Lanka tune up for final
England sit rock-bottom with three losses in a row, after traumatic setbacks in last two outings
ICC Takes Action Against Pakistan's Haris Rauf, Star Pacer Nears Suspension
The International Cricket Council reprimanded and fined Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf on Wednesday, while also fining England for a slow over rate during a tri-series match in Lahore.
Steve Smith Is The Best Player Ive Ever Played With, Says Aaron Finch
Sir Donald Bradman: Former Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch has called Steve Smith the best player he has ever played with in his playing career, adding that his transformation from a leg-spin bowling all-rounder into one of the worlds finest batters has happened due to a rare mix of natural gift, hard work and an unshakeable belief in his own methods. Smith started as a leg-spinner who batted at number eight and was seen as a potential successor to the legendary Shane Warne. But he has turned out to be Australia's best batter since Sir Donald Bradman, and even held the top spot in Test batters' rankings, apart from captaining the side in all formats. Steve Smith went from being touted as Shane Warnes replacement, starting at eight in the batting order, bowling a few overs of leg spin, getting the odd runs as the finisher. Then something changed overnight. He turned into this absolute gun of a batter that took the world by storm. He was always a handsy player with big movements, moving his feet a lot. Then he simplified that and everything clicked. All the talk initially about him was a bowling all-rounder whos ready to become the next big thing in Australian cricket, but then something clicked with his batting in Test cricket, and he worked it out. The ability to go from number six and five for so long and then slip into number four in the batting order was extraordinary. Hes the best player Ive ever played with by a mile. He says, Im doing it this way; I dont care what it looks like to the outside world. This is what will make me most successful. That is a superpower. To see what he does when others cant, you cant explain why players like me or David Warner couldnt do it, but he could. Its a natural gift, but also hard work, the hours hes put in. Its extraordinary, Finch said on Cricinfos Cricketers on Cricketers show. Smiths career in international cricket was marred by the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, which led to him being banned from the game for 12 months. He also had to serve a two-year ban from taking any leadership role before becoming the vice-captain to current Test skipper Pat Cummins. Finch, who led Australia to 2021 Mens T20 World Cup triumph, felt being free of the captaincy helped Smith, though he admitted to initially finding it hard to lead the side when the premier right-handed batter was in the team without the leadership armband. After the 2018 incident, coming back into the international setup, Steve Smith was more relaxed as a player because he didnt have the captaincy for obvious reasons. As captain, so much of your time goes into things away from your own game. And then getting the amount of work he wanted done put extra pressure on him mentally, because you need to get this much work done to feel ready to go, but youve still got to worry about everybody else. So finding that balance, not having that captaincy pressure post 2018, was probably a weight off his shoulders because he sits there and goes, now I can just worry about myself. I found it really difficult to captain with him in the side at the start, because Id played under him for quite a bit of time and tactically, I thought he was an outstanding captain. So, I found myself at times being like, is this the right move? What would Smith think? And then one day he just said, why do you keep asking me? Just make your own decision, he elaborated. Finch also picked Smiths batting in the knockout stages of the 2015 ODI World Cup, which Australia won on home soil, as one of his fondest memories of playing alongside him. One of my favourite memories of playing with Steve Smith is the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup of 2015, when he was turning into a beast of a batter, batting at number three. Everyone remembers the quarter-final between Australia and Pakistan for Wahab Riaz vs Shane Watson, but batting at the other end was Steve Smith. It was like he was batting with a stump. He was making Wahab look like medium pace. And then we go to the semi-final against India, and he gets a hundred off 89 balls, and he batted like a dream, and then he played an unbeaten knock of 56 in the final against New Zealand. He didnt show even one bit of nervousness in those three games. One of my favourite memories of playing with Steve Smith is the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup of 2015, when he was turning into a beast of a batter, batting at number three. Everyone remembers the quarter-final between Australia and Pakistan for Wahab Riaz vs Shane Watson, but batting at the other end was Steve Smith. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Faf du Plessis recalled the shock surrounding MS Dhoni's removal as Rising Pune Supergiants captain after the 2016 IPL season, saying Steve Smith handled the difficult situation well and led the team to the final in his first season as skipper
Why Samson gave up his spot for 15-year-old Sooryavanshi
Abhishek Sharma praised Sanju Samson for giving up his batting position for teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the third T20 International against New Zealand. Sooryavanshi, promoted to open, scored 45 off 19 balls, partnering with Abhishek who hit 113. Samson's selfless act highlighted team spirit, while Sooryavanshi also shared a humorous take on Abhishek's explosive innings.
Bancroft, Goodwin post centuries as WA bat big against SA
Bancroft finished the day 156 not out while Goodwin made 108 as Western Australia posted 304 for 3 on day one against South Australia at Adelaide Oval
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Ranji Trophy: Musheer's 6-Wicket Haul Puts Mumbai In Command
Musheer Khan delivered a sensational all-round performance, scoring a century and taking a six-wicket haul, to help Mumbai bowl out Haryana for 270 and enforce a follow-on in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.
SL vs ENG 6th ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
SL vs ENG 6th ODI, Cricket Tips: England have been eliminated from the ongoing ODI tri-series in Pakistan after losing three games on the trot. They have struggled with the ball, and their batting has been below par at times. Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face each other in the final. But before that, Sri Lanka will take on England in the last group game. This contest will be played at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday at 1:30 PM IST. The last time these two met, several world records were broken. Sri Lanka chased down 430 runs, and that win helped them for the final. Will the fans see the repeat of that high-scoring thriller? SL vs ENG: Match Details Date : October 29, 2026 (Thursday) Time : 1:30 PM IST Venue : Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore SL vs ENG: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the live action of the upcoming contest on the FanCode mobile app or website. SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches : 82 Sri Lanka: 38 England : 40 No-result : 4 SL vs ENG: Ground Pitch Report Gaddafi Stadium has produced two low-scoring matches in the last few days. Batters have found it challenging against the hard length balls. There is good bounce in the wicket while spinners have got slow turn. The toss will be important because batting second can be a good option here. SL vs ENG: Possible XIs Sri Lanka: Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka England : Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook (c), Joe Root, Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Henry Crocombe SL vs ENG: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Harry Brook and Pavan Rathnayake are in excellent form and made it count in the ongoing tri-series. They will be hard to stop if they get going. Probable Best Bowler Dilshan Madushanka and Jamie Overton have proved to be the strike bowlers for their team and have operated well in these conditions. Today Match Prediction: Sri Lanka would be high on confidence after consecutive wins. They will start this game as favorites over England in these conditions. SL vs ENG 6th ODI, Today Match SL vs ENG, SL vs ENG Prediction, SL vs ENG Predicted XIs, Injury Update for Sri Lanka vs England Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
WPL 2027: Mini Auction More About Planning Than Instinct, Says GG Coach Klinger
The Ashleigh Gardner: Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger believes the WPL 2027 mini auction would be driven far more by planning than instinct, as all five franchises go in with a clear picture of how many slots they need to fill and which skill-sets they are eyeing to complete their respective squads. GG go into the auction in Kochi with the second-biggest purse, Rs 1.25 crore, and three slots to fill. The Ashleigh Gardner-led side made the playoffs last season but lost to Delhi Capitals in the Eliminator. If I had to sum up the auction day in a few words, by the end of the auction Id just like to be thinking Oh, excited for a fantastic season. I think we were really happy with our retentions. Weve got a strong squad already, so the additions we have in the auction will just increase our depth, give us options for our starting eleven. But we also feel with what weve retained, weve got a really strong squad. I think in a mini auction, its probably less instinct. I think it can be a bit more planned because exactly how many spots, probably what skill sets other teams need on their list. Last year in a mega auction, there definitely has to be some instinct involved because things can happen pretty quickly and a player you may have missed on, you thought you may have got, youve got to move on to the next option really quickly and or vice versa. So I think this auction is probably a bit more structured and planned, said Klinger in a video posted on the franchises social media handles on Wednesday. He also said about wanting every member of the squad to be a genuine option for making it to the playing eleven. Probably the skill sets that we just need to fill up our squad to give us options for our starting 11. Now when we have a squad of anywhere between 15 and 18, we want every person in that squad to have a chance to play or to be able to pick them in our starting 11 if we need to. So thats probably our main criteria and theres some really good players in this auction. Some players who are released from other teams, some new players who may get their first shot. Scouts have done a great job over the last 12 months really to identify some players who potentially some other teams arent aware of. He added that the mood in the camp was relaxed ahead of the auction starting at 5:30pm. Everyones pretty relaxed in terms of the mood, only because I think were pretty comfortable with where were at the moment. I think, anything that we add to the squad is going to be high value but it also tops up the squad. So we got a good idea of whats available, what other teams are after. Theres always going to be some surprise on the day. The fifth season of the WPL will run from January 14 to February 7, 2027, with the venues yet to be known. Sanjay Adesara, Chief Business Officer of Adani Sportsline, which owns the franchise, said GG had only a limited shopping list due to retaining 15 players the most by any side ahead of Wednesdays mini auction. I think this season is a little bit relaxed for us. We are here to only get one overseas and two domestic players. The core of giants is intact and then we have very little to do in this mini auction. I think the only team which will have to worry about the buildups are not the Giants. We have few options and then the buildups I think our core has been retained. So that is something which is good for us. We will look out for a few backups in the squad. I think the auction is already successful, but I think having a sizeable backup option for any squad is something a depth is more or less successful. I think this season is a little bit relaxed for us. We are here to only get one overseas and two domestic players. The core of giants is intact and then we have very little to do in this mini auction. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Abhishek topples Ishan to reclaim No 1 T20 batter spot
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Us 15: Gautam Gambhir's Heartwarming Anniversary Post for Wife Natasha Goes Viral
India head coach Gautam Gambhir grabbed attention on social media with a heartfelt post for his wife, Natasha Jain, as the couple celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on Wednesday.
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WPL 2027 Auction: RCB Looking To Plug Gaps In Bid For Title Defence, Says Rangarajan
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will use the WPL 2027 auction to fill the gaps in their squad as they try to become the first team to retain the title and be the tournaments three-time winners, said head coach Malolan Rangarajan. RCB will enter the auction with Rs 1.15 crore in their purse and have to fill five slots. You look at what you did well in the league last year, you try to understand how the league has evolved over the last year and you find gaps within your team and you are constantly looking to improve. But the work started a while back and its not now, the work continues. The WPL is coming in January and all we are looking to do now is how we can improve our squad and give us the best chance to go and be the first team to win three championships and the first to be back-to-back (winners), said Rangarajan in a video posted on WPLs social media accounts on Wednesday. The coach added that the groundwork for the auction, starting at 5:30pm in Kochi, had been laid months in advance, with the franchises scouts and coaches getting to work immediately after the final ended in them winning WPL 2026 in Vadodara. RCB has two franchises, both in the IPL and WPL, so there is a lot of work that goes on. But we had our scouts and coaches - all of them started working with our players right after the WPL finals. So the work actually started right after the finals. RCBs bid will be strengthened by the return of star Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry, who opted out of the previous season due to personal reasons. Perry is a very integral part of our team, she has contributed to RCB regardless of us winning or not. It will be a huge boost for her return to our team. Obviously, she strengthens; everybody knows what she does on the field, be it batting, bowling and fielding, so I dont have to go into detail about what an impact she can have for the squad, said Rangarajan. He also congratulated RCB captain Smriti Mandhana on her taking over as India's full-time captain. First of all, very well deserved for Smriti. I think she has been a very, very valuable servant to Indian cricket, and she really deserves it. Its a proud moment for RCB, absolutely, that we have one of our own leading the country. Obviously, she strengthens; everybody knows what she does on the field, be it batting, bowling and fielding, so I dont have to go into detail about what an impact she can have for the squad, said Rangarajan. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
