New Delhi/Sports Desk. The stage is completely set for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2027) and just before the players' auction, a big change in the equations is being seen. Former Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batsman G. Kamalini has confirmed his full availability for the entire season of the tournament. Although she was in the news last season due to her workload and limited availability, now her decision to take the field for the entire season has completely changed the strategies of the franchises. After being released from the retention list by Mumbai Indians, she has now become one of the most sought-after Indian wicketkeeper-batsmen in the mega auction pool. Base price and strategic planning of teams in the auction Kamalini has registered herself in the base price bracket of ₹40 lakh in the WPL 2027 auction list, which includes select star players like Kiran Navgire, Heather Graham and Jess Jonassen. In this auction pool of 146 players, there is a huge demand for Indian wicketkeeper as well as aggressive batting options in the middle order. After his separation from Mumbai Indians, the doors of many teams have opened for him. Especially teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Gujarat Giants (GG) and UP Warriors (UPW) are looking for a reliable Indian wicketkeeper and power-hitter in their playing eleven. Kamalini's technique, excellent use of the crease against both spin and pace and her ability to play the role of a finisher in moments of pressure make her a contender for bids worth crores on the auction table. Recent form and consistency in domestic cricket Kamalini has shown extraordinary improvement in her game in recent times while playing for Tamil Nadu and India A. In the Senior Women's T20 Trophy, she proved her form by playing brilliant innings of 80 and 44 runs against Punjab and Tripura respectively at the Ekana Stadium. His ability to score runs at a strike rate of over 150 shows that he is perfectly suited to the fast pace of modern T20 cricket. Consistent match-winning performances at the domestic level and the experience of handling pressure on Indian A-team tours has made him a mature player. This is why cricket analysts believe that his release by Mumbai Indians is going to prove to be a golden opportunity for other competing teams. Availability of the entire season will provide stability to the franchises. In the busy calendar of the Women's Premier League, workload management and partial availability of foreign and Indian star players often upsets the balance of the teams. In such a situation, Kamalini's 100% availability from the first match till the final is the biggest relief for the franchise coaches and strategists. The team management will not need to change the wicketkeeper or tamper with the combination in the middle of the tournament. She not only stops runs with agile stumping and catching behind the wicket, but also has the ability to bat at any position as a floater in the middle order. When his name is called in this auction to be held in Kochi on October 28, the paddle war will be worth watching. Now it will be interesting to see whether Mumbai Indians, depending on their purse, pulls him back with Right to Match or direct bid, or some new franchise makes him the main pillar of their camp.
