The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has made headlines with its latest retention list, revealing the teams that will carry forward their star players into the upcoming season. Franchises are already well underway at reshaping their rosters as we enter the retention period. This makes for an extremely intense and competitive environment as squads prepare for the next slate of games.
Of the teams at the top, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) outspends them all and boasts an intimidating lineup. They have brought back all the core players, including Smriti Mandhana, who has been one of the most central figures cementing the team’s performance. RCB features many more talented players, including India’s Richa Ghosh and Australia’s Ellyse Perry. Both have proven their talent and grit out on the pitch. Shreyanka Patil and Charlie Dean will continue to don the RCB jersey, while Danni Wyatt-Hodge remains with the franchise. This intelligent retention strategy shows where RCB’s priorities lie, in showing the desire to build a strong enough core to pose a title-threatening challenge.
Shweta Sehrawat and Sophie Ecclestone are the players signed so far by the UP Warriorz. Both players will be extremely influential in determining what the team’s strategy will be based on, even more so moving forward. This duo’s retention would greatly improve UP Warriorz’s chances in the cutthroat world of the WPL.
The Mumbai Indians have decided to continue their dominance by keeping the core of Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews. Each player helped craft dominant seasons. They’ll be even more important to the team’s success moving forward. Their presence strengthens the Mumbai Indians’ roster as they aim to replicate their past performances.
The Delhi Capitals further displayed strategic foresight in their player retention. Alice Capsey and Marizanne Kapp will continue with the franchise, providing a blend of experience and youthful energy that could prove beneficial in the upcoming tournament.
Gujarat Giants took a bold step. Opting for experience they have packed Ash Gardner and Beth Mooney into their squad. Their experience and skill set will be vital to the Giants as they continue to build off last year’s success.
Every single franchise has an incentive to try and retain their best, homegrown players long term. They are equally focused on identifying new signings to help improve their current rosters. The selections are often a manifestation of ensuring immediate production while focusing on the right moves to make in the long run.
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