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WPL 2026 Auction: Top 10 most expensive player buys in the mega auction

Deepti's signing set the tone for a thrilling auction where several marquee players and young stars triggered intense competition to complete the list of the top 10 most expensive picks of WPL 2026.

WPL 2026 Auction: World cup champions who broke the bank this year

Among them, Deepti Sharma and Shree Charani, two standout performers from India's world champion squad, triggered intense bidding wars, securing massive contracts far exceeding their base prices.

PAK vs SL live streaming: Where to watch T20I tri series match 6 today?

For the Salman Agha-led Pakistan team, this clash serves as a fine-tuning opportunity ahead of the finals on November 29.

New WPL teams expected soon, says DC's Parth Jindal at WPL 2026 auction

DC owner says an expanded WPL could enable a home-and-away format; franchise signs Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry and Shree Charani at the 2026 auction.

WPL 2026 auction: Deepti Sharma's salary surges to Rs 3.2 crore at UPW

In the previous three editions of the WPL, Deepti represented UP Warriorz, who had bought her for Rs 2.60 crore.

WPL 2026 Auction: Remaining purse and player slots for all five teams

For the upcoming WPL season, each franchise will be permitted to assemble a squad comprising a maximum of 18 players. Across the five teams, a total of 73 vacancies remain

WPL 2026 to start on January 9; DY Patil and Vadodara to host matches

The adjustment in schedule comes ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to take place in February-March next year.

WPL auctions: List of most expensive Indian players in tournament history

RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana, with the whopping ₹3.4 crore price tag during the inaugural season auction, holds the top spot as the most expensive player in WPL auction history

WPL Auctions: Full list of most expensive players in tournament history

Aussie all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner's ₹3.2 crore pick in the inaugural season has been the most expensive overseas auction pick in WPL history

WPL Auction 2026: Top 5 Indian players who might trigger a bidding war

With 73 total slots available, 50 for Indian players and 23 for overseas cricketers, franchises are preparing to invest smartly in proven match-winners and emerging talent.

WPL 2026 Auction: Full list of Indian and overseas stars to go under hammer

A total of 277 players, including Indian and overseas, will be up for grabs during the WPL 2026 mega auction

First time in 66 years! India lose five home Tests in span of seven games

India last endured back-to-back home Test series defeats in successive years more than 40 years ago, against the West Indies in 1983 and England in the 1984/85 season

WPL 2026 Auction live streaming: When and where to watch event in India?

In the inaugural season, Smriti Mandhana became the most expensive signing, joining RCB Women for INR 3.40 crore.

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Bangladesh matches, groups, venue, streaming

Bangladesh will start their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the West Indies in Kolkata on the opening day

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Pakistan match list, Groups, Venue, streaming

The highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan takes place at the R Premadasa Stadium on February 15.

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Afghanistan matches, groups, venue, streaming

Afghanistan are drawn in Group D for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, alongside South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, and the UAE

Coach Gambhir points to past successes but leaves coaching fate to BCCI

Gambhir said in indirect terms that he would not single out any player, noting that collapses such as slipping from 95/1 to 122/7 were unacceptable at the highest level

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Nepal match list, groups, venue, streaming

Nepal will play four matches in the first round and each tie will be played in Mumbai as they will try to punch above their weight in the tournament next year.

India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Test Day 5: SA complete the whitewash; beat IND by 408 runs

Gautam Gambhir addressed the media after the loss and talked about the bating collapses and how the current crop of players are part of a transition.

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule: Sri Lanka match list, groups, venue, streaming

The 2014 champions, Sri Lanka are drafted in Group B for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 alongside Australia, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Oman