Mumbai: As many as 165 players will go under the hammer during the player auction for the second edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) scheduled to be held here on December 9. The second edition of the WPL could take place in February-March next year. “Out of 165 players, 104 are Indians and 61 are overseas cricketers of which 15 are from associate nations.The total capped players are 56, uncapped players are 109,” BCCI said in a release on Saturday. “A maximum of 30 slots are available with the five teams, with 9 spots for overseas players.” West Indian all-rounder Deandra Dottin, who was initially bought for Rs 60 lakh by Gujarat Giants before being controversially excluded on medical grounds, and Australian fast bowler Kim Garth chose to be in the top bracket with the highest reserve price of `50 lakh. Aussie all-rounders Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Wareham, English wicketkeeper Amy Jones and veteran South African pacer Shabnim Ismail are the only four players to be slotted with a base price of `40 lakh. The five franchises—Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants, UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bangalore—have 30 slots available with nine reserved for overseas players. PTI
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165 players set to be part of Women’s Premier League season 2 auction
The second edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to feature 165 cricketing talents in the auction scheduled for December 9 in Mumbai. The player pool consists of 56 capped players and 109 uncapped players, with 104 Indians and 61 overseas players. The auction will determine the 9 overseas player spots in the five participating teams. Deandra Dottin, Kim Garth, and four other players have set high base prices, adding to the excitement of the bidding wars. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing strategic bidding and team formations.
The second edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to feature 165 cricketing talents in the auction scheduled for December 9 in Mumbai. The player pool consists of 56 capped players and 109 uncapped players, with 104 Indians and 61 overseas players. The auction will determine the 9 overseas player spots in the five participating teams. Deandra Dottin, Kim Garth, and four other players have set high base prices, adding to the excitement of the bidding wars. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing strategic bidding and team formations.
IPL: 1166 players registered for auction as Aussie World Cup stars among highest base price
Australian players Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, along with Indian pacer Harshal Patel, have set their base prices at Rs 2 crore for the upcoming IPL auction in Dubai on December 19. A total of 1166 players have registered for the auction, with 77 slots available, including 30 for overseas players. The collective spending limit for the 10 teams is set at Rs 262.95 crore. New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra has a base price of Rs 50 lakh, but is expected to attract much higher bids. Kedar Jadhav and Umesh Yadav have also set their base prices at Rs 2 crore.
Australian players Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, along with Indian pacer Harshal Patel, have set their base prices at Rs 2 crore for the upcoming IPL auction in Dubai on December 19. A total of 1166 players have registered for the auction, with 77 slots available, including 30 for overseas players. The collective spending limit for the 10 teams is set at Rs 262.95 crore. New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra has a base price of Rs 50 lakh, but is expected to attract much higher bids. Kedar Jadhav and Umesh Yadav have also set their base prices at Rs 2 crore.
‘Priority is Pakistan’: Players told to put country before franchise leagues
Pakistan’s Team director Mohammad Hafeez emphasized that players should prioritize national team duty over franchise cricket. Fast bowler Haris Rauf opted out of Pakistan’s Test tour of Australia to join the Melbourne Stars in Australia’s Big Bash League. Hafeez stated that the priority for contracted players is Pakistan, and the board will consider players’ workloads before granting them a ‘No Objection Certificate’ for franchise leagues. The policy will be based on Pakistan’s needs for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Pakistan’s Team director Mohammad Hafeez emphasized that players should prioritize national team duty over franchise cricket. Fast bowler Haris Rauf opted out of Pakistan’s Test tour of Australia to join the Melbourne Stars in Australia’s Big Bash League. Hafeez stated that the priority for contracted players is Pakistan, and the board will consider players’ workloads before granting them a ‘No Objection Certificate’ for franchise leagues. The policy will be based on Pakistan’s needs for the upcoming T20 World Cup.