WPL retention list: Top 5 highest-paid players, check who tops the list
The Women's Premier League (WPL) franchises have announced the list of their retained players ahead of the upcoming mega auction. Lets have a look at the top five highest-paid players in retention list
Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) - INR 3.5 crore ($395,000)
Mumbai Indians have retained England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt for INR 3.5 crore ($395,000). Her experience with both bat and ball will once again be a key factor for the team in the upcoming WPL season.
Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W) - INR 3.5 crore ($395,000)
RCB’s title-winning captain Smriti Mandhana has also been retained for INR 3.5 crore ($395,000). She has been a top performer for the franchise and is their second-highest run scorer with 646 runs. Her aggressive batting at the top will continue to play an important role for the team.
Ashleigh Gardner (GG) - INR 3.5 crore ($395,000)
Gujarat Giants have retained Australian star Ashleigh Gardner for INR 3.5 crore ($395,000). With her all-round skills and experience, she is expected to be a key player for the side in the upcoming WPL season.
Richa Ghosh (RCB-W) - INR 2.75 crore ($310,000)
Royal Challengers Bangalore have kept big-hitting keeper-batter Richa Ghosh in their team for INR 2.75 crore ($310,000). In WPL, she has played 26 matches and scored 625 runs at an strike-rate of 150.96.
Richa will be a crucial player for RCB in the upcoming season.
Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W) - INR 2.5 crore ($280,000)
Mumbai Indians have retained their captain Harmanpreet Kaur for INR 2.5 crore ($280,000). She has been an important player for MI in guiding young players.
Harmanpreet is also fifth on the WPL overall run-scoring list with 851 runs in 27 matches.
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