Delhi Capitals retain five players including World Cup heroes Jemimah Rodrigues (127* semifinal) and Shafali Verma (87 final) but shockingly release captain Meg Lanning who led team to three consecutive finals. Rs 5.70 crore purse remaining for November 27 auction.
Harmanpreet Kaur requested Mumbai Indians retain Nat Sciver-Brunt as top pick (Rs 3.5 crore) ahead of herself (Rs 2.5 crore) for WPL 2026. Sources confirm captain's team-first approach after World Cup triumph.
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.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirms MS Dhoni will play IPL 2026, ending retirement speculation. The 44-year-old legend returns after CSK's worst-ever season (10th place, 4 wins). Sanju Samson trade talks resurface.
Sunrisers Hyderabad reportedly considering releasing Heinrich Klaasen (Rs 23 crore retention) ahead of IPL 2026 mini-auction. Plan to repurchase at Rs 15 crore, freeing Rs 8 crore for bowling attack. Multiple franchises monitoring situation closely.
WPL 2026 mega auction scheduled for November 27 at Aerocity hotel in New Delhi. First-ever mega auction features RTM cards, Rs 15 crore purse per franchise, with only 19 slots available after retentions. World Cup heroes expected to trigger bidding wars.
ECB announces 30 central contracts for 2025-26: 14 two-year deals, 12 one-year contracts. RCB's Jacob Bethell elevated from development contract. Six players receive first-time senior contracts including Bethell, Sonny Baker, Liam Dawson.
Dewald Brevis ruled out of South Africa's ODI series vs Pakistan after sustaining low-grade shoulder muscle strain during 3rd T20I in Lahore. Will undergo rehab for India Test tour starting November 14.
R Ashwin ruled out of BBL 2025-26 after knee surgery sustained during training in Chennai. The 39-year-old reveals he's still on crutches with 3-4 months recovery needed, ending his historic bid to become first Indian male cricketer in BBL.
ICC announces Women's World Cup 2025 Team of the Tournament. Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma lead Indian contingent. Laura Wolvaardt captains after record 571 runs. Deepti named Player of the Tournament.
BCCI's women's cricketers earn Rs 10-50 lakh annually across three grades, while men earn Rs 1-7 crore across four tiers. Despite equal match fees introduced in 2022, annual earning potential differs significantly.
Jemimah Rodrigues' endorsement fees double to Rs 75 lakh-Rs 1.5 crore after World Cup heroics. Smriti Mandhana earns Rs 1.5-2 crore across 16 brands. Players see 25-100% fee increases within 24 hours.
Lucknow Super Giants officially appoint Tom Moody as Global Director of Cricket. The 60-year-old Australian will oversee LSG, Durban Super Giants, and Manchester franchise operations.
Marnus Labuschagne has scored five centuries in eight innings this domestic season, averaging 84.87 across formats. The 31-year-old's career-best form forces his way back into Australia's Ashes squad after being dropped in July.
BCCI confirms no immediate victory parade for India's World Cup-winning women's team. Secretary Devajit Saikia says celebrations will be planned after officials return from ICC meetings in Dubai (November 4-7).
