The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 auction, held on December 9 in Mumbai, witnessed a riveting display of talent and strategy as five franchises sought to fill 30 coveted slots. However, amidst the excitement and fervor, several notable names failed to find takers, leaving fans and experts surprised.
Notable foreign players like Naomi Stalenberg, Kim Garth, and Lea Tahuhu, who had showcased stellar performances in recent cricketing events, surprisingly found no takers. This trend extended beyond international names, encompassing a mix of seasoned local campaigners and rising young talents, creating a buzz within the cricketing community. The absence of these players, known for their prowess and potential, has left fans and analysts speculating on the intricacies behind their omission from the squads.
WPL 2024 unsold players
Here’s a comprehensive list of the unsold players who will be absent from the upcoming WPL season:
- Bharti Fulmali
- Mona Meshram
- Punam Raut
- Naomi Stalenberg (AUS)
- Maia Boucher (England)
- Priya Punia
- Devika Vaidya
- Deandra Dottin (WI)
- Nadine de Klerk (SA)
- Chamari Athapaththu (SL)
- Bess Heath (ENG)
- Sushma Verma
- Amy Jones (ENG)
- Tammy Beaumont (ENG)
- Nuzhat Parween
- Lea Tahuhu (NZ)
- Kim Garth (AUS)
- Shamilia Connell (WI)
- Amanda-Jade Wellington (Australia)
- Preeti Bose
- Alana King (AUS)
- Inoka Ranaweera (SL)
- Drishya I V
- Jasia Akhter
- Arushi Goel
- Simran Shaikh
- Ridhima Aggarwal
- G Divya
- Sarah Bryce (SCO)
- Theertha Satish (UAE)
- Shivali Shinde
- Uma Chetry
- Gautami Naik
- G. Trisha
- Raghvi Bisht
- Parushi Prabhakar
- Hurley Gala
- Nishu Choudhary
- Aditi Chauhan
- Komalpreet Kaur
- Komal Zanzad
- Haorungbam Chanu
- Rekha Singh
- Tara Norris (USA)
- Parunika Sisodia
- Sunanda Yetrekar
- Sonam Yadav
- Amisha Bahukhandi
- Nicola Carey (AUS)
- Alice Davidson Richards (ENG)
- Kristie Gordon
- Dhara Gujjar
- Nicola Hancock
- Millicent Illingworth (AUS)
- Paige Scholfield (ENG)
- Anushka Sharma
- Iris Zwilling (NED)
- Bhavana Goplani
- Devika K
- Priyanka Koushal
- Tanisha Singh
The unsold players feature a mix of experienced campaigners and promising local youngsters, raising eyebrows across the cricketing fraternity. The reasons behind their exclusion remain speculative, ranging from team strategies to budget constraints.
As the WPL 2024 unfolds, the absence of these players will undoubtedly add an element of intrigue to the competition, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the performance of the chosen few who made the cut.
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All You Should Know About WPL 2024 Auction
