The Gujarat Giants have made a surprising decision by not retaining South African star Laura Wolvaardt, despite her sensational performance in the recently concluded ODI World Cup. Wolvaardt top-scored and played a pivotal role in guiding South Africa to the final, but the WPL rules allowing only two overseas players per team led the Giants to prioritize the Australian duo, Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner, for retention.
Notable Players Left Out
Alongside Wolvaardt, India’s premier allrounder Deepti Sharma was also not retained. Deepti, a World Cup winner, was named Player of the Tournament for her outstanding performance in the final and had previously earned the same accolade in the WPL 2024. Meanwhile, other Indian cricket stalwarts such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Richa Ghosh, and Jemimah Rodrigues have been retained by their respective franchises, following expectations.
Retained Players by Team
Mumbai Indians
- Nat-Sciver Brunt – INR 3.5 Cr
- Harmanpreet Kaur – INR 2.5 Cr
- Hayley Matthews – INR 1.75 Cr
- Amanjot Kaur – INR 1 Cr
- G Kamalini – INR 50 lakh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Smriti Mandhana – INR 3.5 Cr
- Richa Ghosh – INR 2.75 Cr
- Ellyse Perry – INR 2 Cr
- Shreyanka Patil – INR 60 lakh
Gujarat Giants
- Ashleigh Gardner – INR 3.5 Cr
- Beth Mooney – INR 2.5 Cr
UP Warriorz
- Shweta Sehrawat – INR 50 lakh
Delhi Capitals
- Jemimah Rodrigues – INR 2.2 Cr
- Shafali Verma – INR 2.2 Cr
- Annabel Sutherland – INR 2.2 Cr
- Marizanne Kapp – INR 2.2 Cr
- Niki Prasad – INR 50 lakh
Remaining Team Purse
| Team | Purse Remaining (INR) |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6.15 Cr |
| Mumbai Indians | 5.75 Cr |
| Delhi Capitals | 5.7 Cr |
| Gujarat Giants | 9 Cr |
| UP Warriorz | 14.5 Cr |
Insights and Team Strategies
Delhi Capitals decided against retaining their skipper, Meg Lanning, despite reaching three consecutive finals. The franchise maintained key players such as Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, and Annabel Sutherland, while including young talent Niki Prasad as the fifth retention.
Mumbai Indians focused on a mix of experience and youth, keeping Nat-Sciver Brunt—the 2025 Player of the Tournament—at a higher price than their captain Harmanpreet Kaur, alongside young prospect G Kamalini.
UP Warriorz opted for a fresh approach by retaining only Shweta Sehrawat, a former Under-19 World Cup winner, signaling a rebuild for the upcoming season.
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