WPL franchises retain Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana for 2026 season

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WPL franchises have retained top Indian players like Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana for the 2026 season, while releasing several international stars. Notable released players include Australia's Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning, and India's Deepti Sharma. Teams can retain up to five players, with a mega auction scheduled for November 27. The WPL has also introduced a right-to-match option for franchises to re-acquire players from their 2025 squads.


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