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WPL auction: G Kamalini among top names as 146 players set to go under the hammer

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction has revealed a star-studded player pool of 146 athletes vying for 27 coveted spots, with the event set to unfold in Kochi on October 28. Among the standout names are England’s Sophia Dunkley and Australia’s Sophie Molineux, who have registered at the highest base price of Rs 50 lakh.

India’s G Kamalini and Kiran Navgire, along with Australian all-rounders Heather Graham and Jess Jonassen, are also prominent figures, each listed at a base price of Rs 40 lakh. The pool includes 119 Indian players—22 capped and 97 uncapped—alongside 27 overseas players, with six hailing from Associate Nations.

Franchises will allocate 20 slots for Indian players and seven for overseas recruits, adding to the competitive tension as teams strategize for the upcoming season.

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