Shocking Releases: Deepti Sharma and Laura Wolvaardt Among World Cup Stars Dropped in WPL 2026 Retentions

WPL 2026 retentions shock: Deepti Sharma (Player of Tournament) and Laura Wolvaardt (571 World Cup runs) released by UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants. Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy also dropped. 17 players retained across five franchises ahead of November 27 auction.

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The Cricket Standard Desk

November 8, 2025

WPL 2026 retention announcements showing Deepti Sharma and Laura Wolvaardt released by UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants, while Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana retained by Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru respectively.