WPL Auction 2023: Smriti Mandhana Emerges as Costliest Player at ₹3.4 crore, Top Women Cricketers Snap Up Big Deals
The WPL Auction 2023 saw some of the biggest names in women's cricket being snapped up by franchises, with Smriti Mandhana emerging as the costliest player of the day at a price of ₹3.4 crore.
Dr Rani Devi Rawat 
The WPL Auction 2023 saw some of the biggest names in women's cricket being snapped up by franchises, with Smriti Mandhana emerging as the costliest player of the day at a price of ₹3.4 crore. Other top players, such as Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, and Jemimah Rodrigues, also hit the jackpot and were highly sought after by teams.
The auction saw a total of 132 players being bought by the franchises, with a total spend of ₹37.70 crore. The teams showed a keen interest in top Indian and overseas players, leading to an intense bidding war for the top talent.
Mandhana, who is considered one of the best batswomen in the world, was snapped up by the Trailblazers franchise, while Harmanpreet, Deepti, and Jemimah were bought by the Supernovas, Velocity, and Thunder respectively. These players are expected to add immense value to their respective franchises and help take their teams to the next level.
Overall, the WPL Auction 2023 was a highly competitive and exciting event, with franchises showing their commitment to building strong teams for the upcoming season. The players who were bought will now have the opportunity to showcase their skills and help their teams compete for the title. The league is poised for an exciting season and fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament.
