Before WPL 2026, 3 star women players declared bankruptcy of their teams, withdrew from the tournament
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Left arm pacer Tara Norris has also withdrawn her name from the Women’s Premier League 2026. She has been selected in the US team for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier.
Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star all-rounder Ellyse Perry and Delhi Capitals (DC) key player Annabel Sutherland have withdrawn their names from the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. The reason for the withdrawal of both the players is not completely clear yet. However, on behalf of the franchise it has been cited as personal reasons.
Sayali Satghare gets a chance
After Elise Perry’s exit, Royal Challengers Bangalore have included Sayali Satghare in the team as her replacement. Satghare has represented Mumbai in domestic cricket and before this has also been a part of Gujarat Giants (GT) team. This season she will join RCB for Rs 30 lakh, which will give the team an Indian all-round option.
Delhi Capitals expressed confidence in Elana King
Delhi Capitals, which has reached the finals thrice, has included Australia’s experienced leg spinner Elana King in the team in place of Annabel Sutherland. King has previously played for UP Warriors (UPW). He has taken 27 wickets in 27 T20 matches so far. Delhi Capitals has signed him for his reserve price i.e. Rs 60 lakh.
Tara Norris also withdrew
Left arm pacer Tara Norris has also withdrawn her name from the Women’s Premier League 2026. She has been selected in the US team for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier. This tournament will be played in Nepal from 18 January to 1 February, due to which she will not be able to participate in WPL. UP Warriors have included uncapped Australian all-rounder Charlie Knott in the team as his replacement for Rs 10 lakh.
It is noteworthy that the Women’s Premier League 2026 will start from January 9 and the final match will be played on February 5.
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