Xtra Time Web Desk: The second edition of the TATA Women’s Premier League Player Auction list is out with a total of 165 cricketers set to go under the hammer on December 9, 2023 in Mumbai. Out of 165 players, 104 are Indians and 61 are overseas players of which 15 players are from associate nations. The total capped players are 56, uncapped players are 109. A maximum of 30 slots are available with the five teams, with 9 spots for overseas players.
INR 50 Lakhs is the highest reserve price with 2 players – Deandra Dottin and Kim Garth – choosing to be slotted in the top bracket. Four players are in the auction list with a base price of INR 40 Lakh. They are Annabel Sutherland (AUS), Georgia Wareham (AUS), Amy Jones (ENG), and Shabnim Ismail (SA).
The Gujarat Giants who were led by Sneh Rana in the absence of Beth Mooney have the most slots available with a total of 10 among which three are for the overseas players. They also have a purse of INR Rs 5.95 crores remaining in their salary cap as well.
Meg Lanning led Delhi Capitals on the other hand have only three slots remaining of which one is for an overseas player. They have a total of INR 2.25 crores in their salary cap remaining.
All the sides will look to bolster their squad as best as they possibly can to improve their chances of securing the WPL title.