The anticipation is palpable because the Women’s Premier League (WPL) gears up for its second version, with the public sale scheduled for Saturday, December 9, in Mumbai. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), having confronted a knockout blow in the earlier season towards Mumbai Indians, is now strategizing for a triumphant comeback in the WPL 2024. In the DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai, RCB confronted disappointment in the knockout stage, dropping by 4 wickets to Mumbai Indians. Eager to shake off final yr’s setback, RCB is able to make waves in the upcoming WPL version.
First Pick on the #TATAWPLAuction for RCB _#WPL2023: Smriti _#WPL2024: _______
Whose identify will likely be etched in RCB’s legacy this time round? _#PlayBold #____RCB #RCB #BidForBold pic.twitter.com/X2hz5ZTZ2O
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) December 8, 2023
Full Squad Overview
Retained Players:
Asha Shobana
Disha Kasat
Ellyse Perry
Heather Knight
Indrani Roy
Kanika Ahuja
Renuka Singh
Richa Ghosh
Shreyanka Patil
Smriti Mandhana
Sophie Devine
Captain: Smriti Mandhana
Batters: Disha Kasat, Smriti Mandhana
All-rounders: Asha Shobana, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Kanika Ahuja, Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Devine
Wicket-keepers: Indrani Roy, Richa Ghosh
Bowlers: Renuka Singh
Overseas Players: Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight
Released Players:
Dané Van Niekerk
Erin Burns
Komal Zanzad
Megan Schutt
Poonam Khemnar
Preeti Bose
Sahana Pawar
Remaining Purse and Key Stats
With a complete spend of INR 10.15 crore in the earlier public sale, RCB nonetheless holds a considerable purse of INR 3.35 crore. The crew’s costliest buy, Indian batter Smriti Mandhana, was acquired for a formidable INR 3.4 crore, making her the franchise’s costliest participant.
