Watch: Smriti Mandhana, team India celebrate she got sold to RCB for 3.4 Crores in WPL Auction: Team India opener batter Smriti Mandhana made her name in the history books as she became the first-ever player to get sold in the Women's Premier League, WPL Auction. Mandhana was eventually sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) following a bidding war against Mumbai Indians for a staggering INR 3.4 Crores. 



Smriti Mandhana's skill set brought Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) against each other for a long bidding war in the WPL Auction, which was eventually won by RCB at INR 3.4 Crores. Now both the 18-number jersey Indian players will represent the RCB in the IPL and WPL.



Presently, team India is in South Africa for the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2023 and all the players watched the inaugural WPL Auction on a big screen together. All the players were seen cheering for Smriti Mandhana, who sparked a bidding contest between MI and RCB, in the wee hours of the event in Mumbai.



In a video that surfaced on the internet, Smriti Mandhana's Indian teammates can be seen going berserk and cheering for her as the bidding war unfolded before she got sold to RCB as the first-ever WPL buy. Watch: Smriti Mandhana, team India celebrate she got sold to RCB for 3.4 Crores in WPL Auction.



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Besides, Smriti Mandhana, RCB also managed to get hold of Shopie Devine (NZ) for INR 50 Lakhs, Ellyse Perry (AUS) for INR 1.7 Crores, Renuka Singh for INR 1.5 Crores and Richa Gosh for INR 1.9 Crores.



In another crucial development, Mandhana, who is the vice-captain of the Indian team, is likely to lead the RCB franchise in the WPL, said Mike Hesson, RCB's director of cricket.



"Everyone knows Mandhana and Perry, we were pretty committed to the couple of people we wanted to get. we're very happy to get such quality players. it's a dream result for us to get Mandhana, Perry and Devine. Smriti has got plenty of captaincy experience and is familiar with the Indian conditions so highly likely [she'll be captain]," said Mike Hesson.



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Watch: Smriti Mandhana, team India celebrate she got sold to RCB for 3.4 Crores in WPL Auction

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WPL 2024 Auction: After a successful inaugural season of WPL this year, Women Cricket is set to escalate the tones next year as there was some real heat in the Auction table last night. Australian star Annabel Sutherland and India's uncapped pace sensation Kashvee Gautam became the joint-highest earners at the WPL 2024 Player Auction with deals of INR 2 Crore. We brought to you full Squads of all the five teams after the Auction for WPL 2024.



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The inaugural season of the Women's Premier League was a great success for women's cricket where Mumbai Indians became the first team to win the Women's Premier League Tournament. Smriti Mandhana became the most expensive player of WPL last year sold for whooping INR 3.40 Crore to Royal Challengers Bangalore and she is still the most expensive after the second season of WPL Auction. 



However, this was a mini-auction and still, there are two players who were followed to the limits by all franchises. Sutherland of Australia and uncapped Indian Kashvee Gautam were the two making headlines after partying a deal of INR 2 Crores each in the WPL 2024 Auction. 



A total of 30 slots were filled in the mini-auction where Gujarat Giants had 10 alone. They went for a complete reshaping of their squad after a mediocre 2023 season. Royal Challenger Bangalore were filled with big superstars of International cricket in 2023, yet failed to qualify for finals so they also asked for 7 new players in the WPL 2024 Auction.



It was pleasing to hear that not only foreign players, but also Indian players were in high demand. Five out of ten most expensive players were Indian women. If we talk in numbers, 6.85 Crore were spent on Indian players and 5.90 Crore were spent on overseas players. 



Down below are the details of what teams made out of the Auction and full Squads of all the five teams after the Auction for WPL 2024:



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-mumbai-indians">1- Mumbai Indians</h3>



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The defending champions had all the boxes checked already but were in search of a head of fast bowling unit and a couple of spinners. They bargained some absolute stars at cheap prices and also got a right arm pacer Shabnim Ismail with the winning bid of INR 1.2 crore, against Gujarat Giants and RCB. 



They got a left-arm wrist spinner Amandeep Kaur at the base price of INR 10 lakh, left-arm spinner Fatima Jaffer, and Leg spinner Keerthana B. They also bid for allrounder Sajana S for INR 15 Lakh in WPL 2024 Auction.



Buys: Shabnim Ismail (INR 1.2 Cr), Sajana S (INR 15 Lakh), Amandeep Kaur (INR 10 Lakh), Fatima Jaffer (INR 10 Lakh), Keerthana Balakrishnan (INR 10 Lakh)



Squad: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Sajana S, Amandeep Kaur.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="2-delhi-capitals">2- Delhi Capitals</h3>



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Delhi Capital were the runner ups of the WPL 2023 season. It was quite visible that the side lacks lower order batting which could end innings with a momentum and after WPL 2024 Auction, they now got Annabel Sutherland. With just a purse of INR 2.25 at the start of the auction, DC didn't back out of making the winning bid of INR 2 crore against Mumbai Indians for Sutherland. They also got signatures of Indian wicketkeeper batter Aparna Mondal and Ashwani Kumar for base price.



Buys: Annabel Sutherland (INR 2 Cr), Aparna Mondal (INR 10 Lakh), Ashwani Kumar (INR 10 Lakh)



Squad: Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland, Aparna Mondal, Ashwani Kumar.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-gujarat-giants">3- Gujarat Giants</h3>



They were the last placed team in the inaugural season and this actually was an auction for them to make changes in their plans. They had 10 slots to fill up in the WPL 2024 auction and they certainly did it smartly. They signed an associate nation player Kathryn Bryce(Scottland) for base price. They got Veda Krishnamurthi and Meghna Singh, both for a sum of 60 Lakh. 



They fought hard for Kashvi Gautam and signed her for INR 2 Crore and also latched in Phoebe Litchfield for INR 1 Crore.



Buys: Kashvee Gautam (INR 2 Cr), Phoebe Litchfield (INR 1 Cr), Meghana Singh (INR 30 Lakh), Trisha Poojitha (INR 10 Lakh), Priya Mishra (INR 20 Lakh), Lauren Cheatle (INR 30 Lakh), Kathryn Bryce (INR 10 Lakh), Mannat Kashyap (INR 10 Lakh), Veda Krishnamurthy (INR 30 Lakh), Tarannum Pathan (INR 10 Lakh)



Squad: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer, Kashvee Gautam, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghana Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Priya Mishra, Lauren Cheatle, Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="4-royal-challengers-bangalore">4- Royal Challengers Bangalore</h3>



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Royal Challengers Bangalore went for experienced spinner-hunt in the WPL 2024 Auction Table. They roped in Ekta Bisht and Australia's legspinner Georgia Wareham. Although Ekta Bisht is the most expensive player for them this season but inclusion of Kate Cross would have pleased them the most. The allrounder from England has been in a great touch in the recent past. 



Buys: Ekta Bisht (INR 60 Lakh), Georgia Wareham (INR 40 Lakh), Kate Cross (INR 30 Lakh), Shubha Satheesh (INR 10 Lakh), S Meghana (INR 30 Lakh), Simran Dil Bahadur (INR 30 Lakh), Sophie Moluneux (INR 30 Lakh).



Squad: Smriti Mandhana, Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Devine, Ekta Bisht, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Shubha Satheesh, S Meghana, Simran Dil Bahadur, Sophie Moluneux



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="5-up-warriorz">5- UP Warriorz</h3>



UP chasing an Indian batter was well obvious after the last season performances of their batters. They went 1.3 Cr for Vrinda Dinesh and also roped in Danny Wyatt for just 30 Lakhs. 



They retained most of the overseas players which is the core strength of UPW. They looked quite certain with their choices in the WPL 2024 auction.



Buys: Danni Wyatt (INR 30 Lakh), Vrinda Dinesh (INR 1.3 Cr), Poonam Khemnar (INR 10 Lakh), Saima Thakor (INR 10 Lakh), Gouher Sultana (INR 30 Lakh)



Squad: Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Lauren Bell, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, S. Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia Mcgrath, Danni Wyatt, Vrinda Dinesh, Poonam Khemnar, Saima Thakor, Gouher Sultana 



These were the main headlines of the WPL 2024 auction and more of WPL 2024 will be updated soon in the official website <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC Cricket Schedule</a>



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WPL 2024 Auction: Check Full Squads Of Five Teams After Auction | WPL Auction Full Details

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WPL 2025 Auction: The Board of Cricket Council of India Women is preparing for the third iteration of the Women's Premier League and it begins with the mini-Auction. The auction for the 2025 season of WPL is scheduled to be held in December and the excitement and anticipation are all around. Delhi Capitals and RCB were the finalists of the 2024 season and RCB became the champions. 
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A total of 165 names are set to be auctioned on December 15. As reported by ESPNcricinfo, each of the five franchises have a total budget of INR 15 crore, up from INR 13.5 crore last year, to build their squads.
The mini-auction presents franchisees with the opportunity to fill up to 19 slots, comprising a maximum of 14 Indian players and 5 overseas players. These are the total number of players to be sold. However, the final squad size is capped at 18 players, with a limit of six overseas players, ensuring a balanced mix of local and international talent.
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The WPL 2025 mini-auction is set to feature some star-studded names, including England captain Heather Knight, Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana, leg-spinner Poonam Yadav, and seasoned batter Veda Krishnamurthy. Ahead of the auction, franchises retained a total of 71 players, as confirmed in the WPL 2025 Retention List released on November 7. This auction promises exciting bids as teams look to bolster their squads with fresh talent and experience.
Let's take a look at the retention list of all five teams of WPL:
<h2>Retained Players For WPL 2025</h2>
RCB- Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Shobana, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Kate Cross, Sabbhineni Meghana, Ekta Bisht, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh
MI- Harmanpreet Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Chloe Tryon, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Jintimani Kalita, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Amandeep Kaur, S. Sajana, Shabnim Ismail, Keerthana Balakrishnan
DC- Jemimah Rodrigues, Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Arundathi Reddy, Marizanne Kapp, Titas Sadhu, Taniya Bhatia, Shikha Pandey, Radha Yadav, Sneha Deepthi, Jess Jonassen, Minnu Mani
UP Warriorz- Alyssa Healy, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Chamari Athapaththu, Grace Harris, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Anjali Sarvani, Gouher Sultana, Poonam Khemnar, Uma Chetry, Vrinda Dinesh
GG- Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, Ashleigh Gardner, Dayalan Hemalatha, Tanuja Kanwer, Shabnam Shakil, Phoebe Litchfield, Priya Mishra, Trisha Poojitha, Mannat Kashyap, Meghna Singh
<h2>Money Spent and Purse Remaining</h2>
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The Delhi Capitals (DC) have spent ₹12.50 crore so far, leaving them with ₹2.50 crore in their purse. They have four slots left to fill, including one for an overseas player. Similarly, the Gujarat Giants (GG) have ₹4.40 crore remaining after spending ₹10.60 crore, with four slots open, including two for overseas players.
The Mumbai Indians (MI) entered the auction with ₹2.65 crore left after spending ₹12.35 crore. They also have four slots to fill, one of which is reserved for an overseas player. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have spent ₹11.75 crore, leaving them with ₹3.25 crore to fill four remaining slots, though they have no overseas slots available.
The UP Warriorz (UP) have ₹3.90 crore in their purse after spending ₹11.10 crore. They have three slots left to fill, including one for an overseas player. With limited budgets and specific requirements, each franchise will need to carefully plan its bidding strategy to make the most of the opportunities presented at the auction.
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<td style="height: 20px;">RCB</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11.75 CR INR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3.25 CR INR</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">12.50 CR INR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2.50 CR INR</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">12.35 CR INR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2.65 CR INR</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">11.10 CR INR</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">10.60 CR INR</td>
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<td>Bengaluru, India</td>
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<td>December 15. 2024</td>
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<td>Registered Players</td>
<td>165</td>
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<td>Overseas Player</td>
<td>61</td>
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<td>Indian Players</td>
<td>104</td>
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<td>Slots Available </td>
<td>19</td>
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<td>Retained Players</td>
<td>71</td>
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We will provide more updates on the WPL 2025 Auction, Stay tuned to <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/">ICCCricketSchedule.com</a>
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BCCI Women are set to organize the WPL auction 2025 in the month of December. A total of 165 players are set to go under the hammer and play in one of the most famous women's cricket leagues.    

As the WPL 2025 mini-auction draws near, franchises are preparing to strategically utilize their remaining budgets to fill vacant slots.    

WPL 2025 Auction: All You Need To Know About WPL 2025 Mini-Auction

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The WPL has gained a status of immense glory ever since the BCCI unit managing women’s cricket announced the formation of an IPL-like franchise-level cricket league for women cricketers. This tournament is known to draw the attention of national and international women cricketers, just like the WBBL in Australia. 
 
The domestic Indian cricketers get their opportunity to play alongside international greats from other nations and prove their calibre in the game. 
 
Franchises like Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants, Delhi Capitals, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Challengers_Bangalore_(WPL)">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a>, and UP Warriorz have released only a few of their players, while only 19 slots remain for all these sides to acquire the likes of new players. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Let’s take a look at the 5 players who can be the biggest picks in the upcoming auction:</h2>
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The Indian spinner has been released by his old franchise, the Gujarat Giants, though he even captained them in the absence of Beth Mooney. The off-spinner has been a great option in the format for the national side as well. 
 
Sneh Rana might be the one who will solve the need for any team's spin option, as the Indian player is one of the best options for the same. 
 
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The Australian all-rounder always holds a special place in the franchises, as the all-rounder is known for her aggressive batting intent in the lower order and also quality spin bowling antics. 
 
Wellington will be an asset to the franchises, as they need someone who can play a vital hand in chases and finishing roles down the order. 
 
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The England skipper would undoubtedly be one of the most experienced cricketers in the mini-auction, as the player has appeared in over 250 international matches. 
 
England skipper, who previously played for RCB, has been released ahead of the auctions, as the all-rounder with great form with the bat and a cool bowling role will be crucial for any team looking to strengthen their middle order. 
 
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Nadine de Klerk, a rising talented all-rounder for the Proteas, has been recently gaining the upper hand across global competitions like the WBBL and Hundred Women. 
 
Indian WPL franchises in search of a quick-bowling all-rounder can look to rope in the Protea lower-order player into the side. 
 
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Whenever it comes to women’s cricket in the shortest format, Dottin has been the most legendary name associated with the format. The player, though old now, is yet known for his extensive ability to hit the long leavers and has the most sixes in international cricket. 
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Often compared with male contemporary Chris Gayle, Dottin is undoubtedly one of the finest in the role, as teams like UP Warriorz would be in the hunt for such a player in the role. 

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Despite minimum players slots, vital players to be included for the WPL 2025 auction

With the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction around the corner, let's have a good look at the number of players they might acquire for the upcoming edition of the WPL in search of clinching the title from defending champions RCB.

5 Players Who Can Be Top Picks in the Upcoming WPL Auction

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WPL 2025 auction: Get ready for another big auction to be held as the auction ahead of the third season of the Women's Premier League is just one sleep away. After the success of the first two editions, the third edition is likely to be even grander. And the auction will set the tone for the WPL 2025.
The highly anticipated event will kick off the preparation of the WPL 2025. All five franchises will be looking to pick the best possible players for their team that can help them lift the title. A total of 19 slots are available among the five teams, which will make it even more interesting.
 The WPL 2025 auction is slated to take place in Bengaluru on Sunday, December 15. 400 players registered for the auction, but only 120 of them were lucky and will come under the hammer on Sunday. The list includes 91 Indian players (9 capped Indians), 29 overseas stars, and three players from Associate nations in the emerging category.
<h2>WPL 2025 auction: Purse Value for all five teams</h2>
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<td style="height: 20px;">Gujarat Giants</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">4.4 Cr</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">3.9 Cr</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3.25 Cr</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2.65 Cr</td>
</tr>
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<td style="height: 20px;">Delhi Capitals</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2.5 Cr</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>WPL 2025 Auction: Live Streaming Details</h2>
When will the WPL auction 2025 take place?
The auction is scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 15, 2025.
Where will the WPL auction 2025 be held?
The auction will be held in Bengaluru.
At what time will the WPL auction start?
The auction event has a scheduled start of 3 PM IST.
Where to watch the WPL auction on TV?
The live telecast of the WPL auction 2025 will be available on Sports18 Networks for the Indian fans.
Where to watch the WPL auction 2025 online?
The live stream option for the event will be provided on the Jio Cinema app or website.
There are a few big names that will be auctioned, and it will be interesting to see who will be the costliest players here. Gujarat Giants have the biggest purse left, and they have four slots to fill, including two overseas slots.
The WPL 2025 is likely to begin from the third week of January. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who won the last edition, will defend their title in the third season. With two blockbuster seasons, the BCCI is trying hard to make the upcoming one better than the previous two.

The WPL 2025 auction will be the first step towards the third edition of the Women's Premier League. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions.

When and where to watch the WPL 2025 auction live: Check out the date, time, venue, channels, and other details

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WPL 2025 Auction: The conclusion of the WPL 2025 Auction, held in Bengaluru, has left us with complete information about the full squads of all five franchises. In this mini-auction, we saw an intense bidding war between the five teams for certain players, and we present you with the full squads of all the franchises after the Auction. 
A total of 19 slots were available, and the teams showed a clear focus on scouting fresh, uncapped Indian talent. This trend highlighted their forward-thinking approach, prioritizing long-term growth and development over immediate results. It wasn’t just about filling gaps; it was about building a future, investing in raw potential, and nurturing the stars of tomorrow.
Simran Shaikh, an uncapped player from Mumbai, stole the spotlight at the auction, becoming the most expensive player of the day. The Gujarat Giants went all out to secure her, showing their confidence in her potential. Meanwhile, West Indian all-rounder Deandra Dottin became the costliest overseas pick, with the Gujarat Giants signing her for a whopping ₹1.70 crore. Both moves underscored the team's bold strategy to blend emerging talent with proven international stars.
There were well-known capped names, that went unsold in the Auction, which we will cover in another post. Heather Knight, Lauren Bell, Sneh Rana, and Kim Garth are some names who went unsold. 
Let's take a look at the purchases made by each team and take a look at their full strength:
<h2>WPL 2025 Auction: Full Squads of All Franchises</h2>
<h3>Gujarat Giants</h3>
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Mini-Auction Buys: Simran Shaikh (1.90 Cr INR), Deandra Dottin (1.70 Cr INR), Danielle Gibson (30L INR), Prakashika Naik (10L INR)
Full Squad: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney (c &amp; wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield*, Meghna Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Mannat Kashyap, Bharti Fulmali, Sayali Satghare, Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Danielle Gibson, Prakasikha Naik
<h3>Delhi Capitals</h3>
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Mini-Auction Buys: N Charani (55L INR), Nandini Kashyap (10L INR), Sarah Bryce (10L INR), Niki Prasad (10L INR)
Full Squad: Meg Lanning(C), Shafali Varma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Taniya Bhatia, Alice Capsey, Annabelle Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Jess Jonassen, Titas Sadhu, Minnu Mani, Sneha Deepthi, Nandini Kashyap, N Charani, Sarah Bryce, Niki Prasad
<h3>Mumbai Indians</h3>
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Mini-Auction Buys: G Kamalini (1.60 cr INR), Nadine de Klerk (30L INR), Akshita Maheshwari (10L INR), Sanskriti Gupta (10L INR)
Full Squad: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Amandeep Kaur, S. Sajana, Keerthana, Nadine de Klerk, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Akshita Maheshwari
<h3>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h3>
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Mini-Auction Buys: Prema Rawat (1.20 CR INR), Joshitha JV(10L INR), Raghvi Bist(10L INR), Jagravi Pawar(10L INR)
Full Squad: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sabbineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt (traded), Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ, Raghvi Bisht, Jagravi Pawar
<h3>UP Warriorz</h3>
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Mini-Auction Buys: Alana King (30L INR), Arushi Goel (10L INR), Kranti Goud (10L INR)
Full Squad: Alyssa Healy (c &amp; wk), Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Poonam Khemnar, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu, Uma Chetry, Kranti Goud, Arushi Goel, Alana King.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/psl-franchises-set-to-go-after-unsold-ipl-auction-players-ahead-of-psl-2025/">PSL franchises set to go after unsold IPL Auction players ahead of PSL 2025</a>
SOURCE- <a href="https://www.wplt20.com/auction">WPL OFFICIAL</a>

The WPL 2025 Auction saw 120 Women's names go under the hammer and only the best 19 were roped in by squads. Here is the full list of sold players in the WPL 2025 Auction table.

The WPL 2025 Auction is done and dusted. The 19 slots were vacant and were occupied mostly by uncapped Indian players.

WPL 2025 Auction: Full Squads of All Franchises After Auction

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WPL 2025 Auction: December 15, the date that changed the status of a lot of uncapped Indian players. 19 Star or 'to be star' players sold to five teams of the WPL from a vast pool of 120 players. 
Many Indian girls also dream of sharing camp with the greats of the game, and WPL is the best platform for them with an international cap. In the mini-auction for the WPL 2025, 13 of the 19 players sold yesterday evening were uncapped Indians. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wpl-2025-auction-full-squads-of-all-franchises-after-auction/">Click here to check all the squad after the Auction.</a>
The 2025 WPL Auction concluded with intense bidding wars as teams sought to finalize their squads. Gujarat Giants, entering the auction with the highest purse of ₹4.4 crore and four slots to fill, made bold moves to secure top-tier players. Their aggressive strategy showcased their intent to dominate the upcoming season, utilizing their financial edge effectively.
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Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, both with four slots to fill, took calculated approaches. With a purse of ₹2.65 crore, Mumbai focused on balancing experience and youth, while Bengaluru, with ₹3.25 crore, roped in all uncapped in their squad. Both teams seemed content with their picks, keeping a keen eye on value-for-money additions.
UP Warriorz and Delhi Capitals faced tighter budgets but navigated the auction smartly. UP Warriorz, with ₹3.9 crore and three slots, focused on securing impact players, ensuring quality over quantity. Delhi Capitals, starting with ₹2.5 crore for four slots, had to be highly selective, yet their strategy reflected a long-term vision. Each team now looks ahead to a competitive season, armed with refreshed squads.
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Let's take a look at the List of players SOLD in the WPL 2025 Auction:
<h2>WPL 2025 Auction: Full Lists of SOLD Players</h2>
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<td style="height: 20px;">Player</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Style</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Country</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Base Price</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Final Price</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Team</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Player Type</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">Simran Shaikh</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Batter</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">India</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">1.90Cr</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">GG</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Arushi Goel</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Batter</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">India</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">UPW</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Alana King</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Bowler</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Aus</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">30L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">30L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">UPW</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Capped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Jasgravi Pawar</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Bowler</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">IND</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">RCB</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Prakashita Naik</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Bowler</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">IND</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">GG</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">G Kamilini</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">WK</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">IND</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">1.60Cr</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">MI</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">N Chirani</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">WK</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">IND</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">55L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">DC</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Nandini Kashyap</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">WK</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">IND</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">DC</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Sarah Bryce</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">WK</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">SCO</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">DC</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Capped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Deandra Dottin</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">AR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">WI</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">50L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">1.70Cr</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">GG</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Capped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Prema Rawat</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">AR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">IND</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">1.20Cr</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">RCB</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Nadine de Klerk</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">AR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">SA</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">30L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">30L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">MI</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Capped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Daniell Gibson</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">AR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">ENG</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">30L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">30L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">GG</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Capped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Joshita VJ</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">AR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">IND</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">RCB</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Kranto Goud</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">AR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">IND</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">UPW</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Sanskriti Gupta</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">AR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">IND</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">MI</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Raghvi Bisht</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">AR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">IND</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">RCB</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Niki Prasad</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">AR</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">IND</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10L</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">DC</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Uncapped</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Akshita Maheshwari</td>
<td>AR</td>
<td>IND</td>
<td>10L</td>
<td>10L</td>
<td>MI</td>
<td>Uncapped</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>WPL 2025 Auction: UNSOLD Players</h2>
<h4>Batters </h4>
Heather Knight- 50L Maia Bouchier- 30L Pratika Rawal- 10L Ira Jadhav- 10L Laura Harris- 10L
<h4>Bowlers</h4>
Poonam Yadav- 30L Sarah Glenn- 30L Darcie Brown- 30L Lauren Cheatle- 30L Lauren Bell- 30L S Yashasri- 10L Rosemary Mair- 30L Amisha Bahukhandi- 10L Milly Illingworth- 10L Rima Ekka- 10L Parunika Sisodia- 10L Komalpreet Kaur- 10L Shanu Sen- 10L Hani Patel- 10L Preeti Bose- 10L
<h4>Wicketkeepers</h4>
Sushma Verma- 30L Lizelle Lee- 50L Priyanka Bala- 10L Shivani Singh- 10L Shipra Giri- 10L Indrani Roy- 10L
<h4>All-Rounders</h4>
Chinelle Henry- 30L Heather Graham- 30L Sneh Rana- 30L Shubha Satheesh- 30L Orla Prendergast- 30L C Prathyusha- 30L Tejal Hasabnis- 30L Kim Garth- 30L Tanisha Singh- 10L Humairaa Kaazi- 10L Sonal Thakur- 10L Fatima Jaffer- 10L Mansi Joshi- 30L Ashwani Kumari- 10L Tess Flintoff- 10L Tanushree Sarkar- 10L Anusha Sundaresan- 10L Simran Bahadur- 30L
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SOURCE- <a href="https://www.wplt20.com/auction">WPL OFFICIAL</a>

13 out of 19 sold players are uncapped, leaving some big names in the UNSOLD bracket. Heather Knight, Sneh Rana, and Kim Garth are among the left-outs.

Big names going UNSOLD! That's the story of the WPL auction 2025 on December 15 in Bengaluru.

WPL 2025 Auction: Full Lists of SOLD and UNSOLD Players after Auction

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The wait for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be over. The tournament will begin on 19th February, and the final will take place on 9th March. The India team, no doubt, will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be beginning their campaign against Bangladesh on 20th February, and, after that, will be playing Pakistan on 23rd February, followed by New Zealand on 2nd March. 
The departure date of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also has been revealed. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be travelling to Dubai on 15th February. The reports added that more clarity on the same will come in the coming days. 
<h2>India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Not only this, it is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because all the teams will be in Pakistan, and hence, it will be difficult for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange the warmup match. 
The reports added that India team management is happy with the net session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because they will be playing the three-match ODI series against England, which will begin on 6th February across three venues in India. 
Apart from this, it is reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won't be having a captain photoshoot because of the different challenges along with the different arrivals of the team. This means that Rohit Sharma won't be travelling to Pakistan for this and will be staying in Dubai with the team. 
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Lahore. There were talks of having the event in Karachi but the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to host it in Lahore.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-babar-azam-s-batting-position-decided-selectors-not-in-favour-of-giving-him-this-role-/#google_vignette">ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role</a>

India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai.

It is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter has returned to nets for the white-ball practice as he was named in the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the ICC tournament. 
Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket. With the emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered consistent performances, there were a lot of questions about the place of Gill, even in the ODIs. 
Several fans and experts also have backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Rohit Sharma. However, amid all this Shubman Gill is making sure that he gives his best to train for the tournament. 
With England ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman Gill was seen batting in the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. He was seen batting with the white-ball ahead of the tournament and the video can be seen at the end of the article. 
Shubman Gill looked in golden touch with the bat as he played a pull towards the four before blocking the balls. The batter would be eager to make a strong comeback and reply to all the criticism in style with his performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Shubman Gill recently played the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Punjab. The batter was the lone warrior for his team as he hit a magnificent century and returned to form after having a poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he played just three games. 
Shubman Gill would want to carry on his form and help a team win. He has been one of the best batters for India in ODIs. He also has been named as the vice-captain of the team for the tournament and with added responsibility under his belt, a lot will be reliant on him.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a> 
<h2>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>

Shubman Gill gets ready for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket.

Watch: 'Under pressure' Shubman Gill looks solid in nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner. The batter's name has been discussed a lot related to making him open, especially with no clarity over Saim Ayub. 
Pakistan is the only team that has yet to announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Since the last few days, he has been in the news as there have been a lot of reports that have suggested that there are chances that he might open the innings for the team. 
However, the fresh reports in Cricket Pakistan have revealed that there are no plans to make Babar Azam open the innings. The reports added that the selection committee has not given the green signal to the development as they feel that batter will be best suited in the middle order. 
<h2>Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</h2>
The reports claimed that selectors want a proper opener in the role. One of the openers that has been finalized by the management is Fakhar Zaman. However, with Saim Ayub likely to miss out, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq is also in contention to take the role. 
Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs. The batter has mustered truckloads of runs for the team in the format while batting at No.3 and he will be extremely crucial for his team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in Pakistan with India games to be played in India. 
Babar Azam also has been a decent opener as well. He has been opening for the team in T20Is and has achieved massive success as well. He also opened in Test cricket during the recent South Africa series and aced that challenge as well, slamming two half-centuries in two innings. 
But, in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam has been criticised a lot for opening in T20Is. This is because he has failed to maximise the powerplay and has been batting with a low strike rate. It remains to be seen where he will be batting for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role

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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. He mentioned that the left-hander has gained full fitness and will be playing the next match of the five-match T20I series. 
India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the fourth match of the T20I series. The game is all set to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday (30th January). The series is currently at 2-1, with hosts in the lead. 
India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series. The left-hander sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first game and was then ruled out of the next two games of the series as he was under the observation of the BCCI medical team. 
In his place, the India team added Dhruv Jurel to the XI, and the move didn't pay off. The keeper-batter batted lower down the order and struggled to get going in both games, and it potentially cost them the last match of the series. 
<h2>Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow - Ryan Ten Doeschate</h2>
However, in what will be a massive boost, Rinku Singh has been declared fit for the next two games. The development was confirmed by assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, who said that the batter hit nets and will be playing. He told reporters. 
"Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow. He batted yesterday night" 
Rinku Singh has been India's one of the best batters in the T20Is. His absence was felt in the last two games as well, but now, with him being fit, it is expected that he would walk straight into the XI and is likely to add Dhruv Jurel to the team. 
The fourth IND vs ENG T20I will be a great opportunity for India to to seal the series, but they need to make some corrections before heading into the next IND vs ENG match. 
India faced a disappointing 26-run loss in the last match at Rajkot. Their batting was one of the main reasons behind the loss and they would be hoping to make a strong comeback.
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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I

India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series.

Rinku Singh to play fourth IND vs ENG T20I? India's assistant coach makes a massive statement

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On Thursday morning, the scene outside New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium was nothing short of extraordinary. A massive crowd had gathered well before the match, eager to witness Kohli in action. Long queues stretched for nearly 2 km, with fans patiently waiting for entry. Given his status as Indian cricket biggest crowd-puller the frenzy was hardly surprising. A huge crowd is gathered to see king kohli in  Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch kohli. Reports says that 2KM long queue was showing outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for virat kohli.
Ranji Trophy action was peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, top  star of Indian crickete team, show in his first Ranji Trophy match after a 12-year. Crowd that was shown 2KM away from Arun Jaitley Stadium to see live playing virat kohli. That shows the fan base that kohli and love for indians.
Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade has ignited immense excitement among cricket fans, drawing fresh attention to India’s premier domestic tournament. Virat Kohli’s played his last match  in 2012, that was named in Delhi’s starting XI for their clash against Railways.
According to ANI sports  reports Vipul Kashyap, more than 15,000 fans showed up to see Kohli playing in a Ranji Trophy match after 12 year . That  momentous was return after 12 years for cricket fans. The crowd erupted in excitement the moment Kohli stepped onto the field with his teammates. The roar of the fans was deafening, a testament to their admiration for the former India captain. Kohli acknowledged their love, expressing his gratitude with a warm gesture to there fans.
Virat Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy when Delhi still had former players like Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag. In that match against Uttar Pradesh, he scored 57 runs across two innings, falling to Bhuvneshwar Kumar both times.
Kohli has featured in 23 Ranji matches between 2006  to 2012 debut against Tamil Nadu, scoring 1,574 runs at an impressive average of 50.77, including five centuries. His highest score—173—came against Bengal. A stellar 2009-10 season earned him a Test call-up, and in 2011, he made his debut in whites against the West Indies. 
Reports says that Virat Kohli’s plays more domestic tournament matches to do practice for future matchs and inspire young generation as well. In future we see more such matchs and India top player's to plays such a match in domestic ground.

Huge Crowd Coming To See Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy action peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer, featured in his first Ranji Trophy game after a 12-year gap.

Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade