WPL 2025 Retention Updates: Complete List Of Retained Players For All Franchises

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 mini-auction is on the horizon, prompting all five franchises to reveal their retained and released players. Each team can have a squad of up to 18 players, including a maximum of six from overseas. RCB, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals have mostly kept their core squads intact, making only essential changes.

UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants, who did not perform well in past seasons, have opted to release more players. This decision allows them to make significant changes to their squads. With an increased auction budget this year, teams are expected to be strategic in balancing their rosters to enhance their chances for the upcoming season.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have retained key players such as Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Renuka Thakur. Other notable names include Asha Shobana, Shreyanka Patil, and Ekta Bisht. The team also includes international stars like Ellyse Perry and Sophie Devine. Danni Wyatt-Hodge has been traded into the squad.

Delhi Capitals have held onto important players like Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues. Taniya Bhatia and Radha Yadav are also part of the retained list. The team continues with Meg Lanning as a key player along with Alice Capsey and Marizanne Kapp. Jess Jonassen and Annabel Sutherland remain crucial members of the squad.

Mumbai Indians' Key Players

Mumbai Indians have retained Harmanpreet Kaur as captain along with Pooja Vastrakar and Yastika Bhatia. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews continue to be part of the team. The squad also includes Amelia Kerr and Chloe Tryon among others. Saika Ishaque and Jintimani Kalita are also retained.

Gujarat Giants' Strategy

Gujarat Giants have chosen to retain Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner as key players. Laura Wolvaardt remains an integral part of the team alongside Dayalan Hemalatha. The squad includes Tanuja Kanwer and Shabnam Shakil among others. Phoebe Litchfield is another notable name in their lineup.

UP Warriorz' Adjustments

UP Warriorz have kept Alyssa Healy as captain with Tahlia McGrath playing a vital role. Grace Harris and Deepti Sharma continue as vice-captain while Sophie Ecclestone remains crucial for the team’s strategy. Chamari Athapaththu is another significant player retained by UP Warriorz.

The upcoming WPL season promises excitement with teams making strategic decisions in player retention ahead of the mini-auction. Each franchise aims to build a balanced squad that can compete effectively for the title in 2025.