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India's World Cup Glory Reshapes WPL 2026 Retention Plans
6 Nov
Summary
- WPL 2026 retentions set for Nov 5, auction on Nov 27
- Franchises can retain up to 5 players, with specific cost slabs
- India's 2025 Women's ODI World Cup win may impact retention choices
The upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season is set to kick off with the player retention process on November 5, followed by the much-anticipated auction on November 27. The five franchises - Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC), Gujarat Giants (GG), and UP Warriorz (UPW) - will announce their retained and released players at 5 PM IST on the retention day.
Each franchise will be allowed to retain a maximum of three capped Indian players, two overseas players, and two uncapped Indian players. If a team chooses to retain five players, at least one must be an uncapped Indian player. The auction purse has been set at INR 15 crore, with specific cost slabs for the retained players.
Interestingly, India's recent triumph in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup could have a late impact on the WPL teams' player retention strategies. Sources suggest that a few franchises may revisit their retained players list to accommodate the star performers from the World Cup-winning squad, both from India and overseas.
This development adds an exciting twist to the WPL 2026 preparations, as teams strive to build the most competitive rosters for the upcoming season. The final date for player registration is November 18, and the complete list of players in the auction will be released on November 20.
