30 players were sold in the 2024 Women's Premier League (WPL) auction.
20-year-old all-rounder from Chandigarh, Kashvee Gautam was the most expensive Indian signing, who joined Gujarat Giants for Rs 2 crore.
The most expensive overseas player was Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland. Delhi Capitals had to fork out Rs 2 crore to secure her services.
Another uncapped Indian, Karnataka's Vrinda Dinesh was signed by UP Warriorz for Rs 1.30 crore.
In a major surprise, Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu was unsold.
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And with this, we have come to the conclusion of the 2024 WPL auction!
A total of 30 players were sold today, with franchises spending Rs 12.75 crore to build the best possible squad they could. A couple of Indians stole the show – Kashvee Gautam joined Gujarat Giants for Rs 2 crore, while UP Warriorz had to spend Rs 1.30 crore to acquire the services of Vrinda Dinesh.
Among the overseas players, Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland was the most expensive, joining Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore. Meanwhile, South African speedster Shabnim Ismail joined Mumbai Indians for Rs 1.20 crore.
All of that being said, there were a few surprises. Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu and Australia's Amanda-Jade Wellington – two players who were touted to earn big bucks – could not attract any interest at all.
But beyond everything else, this has been a celebration of women's cricket, as the Indian youngsters not only earned the recognition they deserved, but were also provided with a stepping stone for the future. Thanks for being with us.
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