Ahead of the WPL auction, WPL franchises have released some shocking Indian players, let's have a look at them

<p>Ahead of the WPL auction, WPL franchises have released some shocking Indian players, let's have a look at them</p>

WPL retention list: 5 shocking releases of Indian players

From a small village in Madhya Pradesh to the grand stage of the Women’s World Cup, Kranti Goud’s journey is one of grit, sacrifice, and unshakable passion. Facing financial hardships and challenges, Kranti never gave up on her dream of playing cricket. Barefoot and fearless, she played with the boys in her village before joining the SAI Cricket Academy in 2017. Today, she is inspiring a generation of young girls across India by showing that dreams can come true against all odds. WION's Athira Sasidharan & Disha Shah bring you her story.


From village fields to World Cup final | Kranti Goud’s incredible journey

<p>India women won the ODI series 2-1 against England in England with a 13-run win in the final match of the series on Tuesday (Jul 22). Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hit a classy century as India batted first and it was pacer Kranti Goud who finished things off in the second innings with a six-wicket haul. Goud made his international debut in May 2025 only and has already registered best bowling figures by an Indian against England women in ODIs. Goud is also only the fourth India women's bowler to take an ODI five-for in England and only second to take a six-for behind Jhulan Goswami.</p><p>Goud's figures of 6/52 are best for an India women's bowler against England in ODIs and she's only the third Indian player to take a five-for against them in ODIs. Before her, Nooshin Al Khadeer (5/14) and Goswami (5/16) had achieved the same feat against England in ODIs.</p><h2>Here's the list of best bowling in an innings against England women in ODIs:</h2><ul><li>Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22</li><li>Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24</li><li>Beth McNeill (New Zealand-W) - 6/32</li><li>Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52</li></ul><h2>Best bowling in an innings in England in women's ODIs:</h2><ul><li>Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22</li><li>Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24</li><li>Glenys Page (New Zealand-W) - 6/20</li><li>Jhulan Goswami (India-W) - 6/31</li><li>Anya Shrubsole (England-W) - 6/46</li><li>Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52</li></ul><p>Overall, Goud finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India. Against England, her bowling figures are behind Bumrah, Ashish Nehra's 6/23, and Kuldeep for India in men's and women's ODIs combined.</p><p>Goud made debut shortly after playing her Women's Premier League (WPL) - sister franchise of IPL - in 2024/25 where she played for UP Warriorz Women and took six wickets in eight matches with a best of 4/25.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Kranti Goud (6/52) finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India.

India women won the ODI series 2-1 against England in England with a 13-run win in the final match of the series on Tuesday (Jul 22). Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur hit a classy century as India batted first and it was pacer Kranti Goud who finished things off in the second innings with a six-wicket haul. Goud made his international debut in May 2025 only and has already registered best bowling figures by an Indian against England women in ODIs. Goud is also only the fourth India women's bowler to take an ODI five-for in England and only second to take a six-for behind Jhulan Goswami. Goud's figures of 6/52 are best for an India women's bowler against England in ODIs and she's only the third Indian player to take a five-for against them in ODIs. Before her, Nooshin Al Khadeer (5/14) and Goswami (5/16) had achieved the same feat against England in ODIs. Here's the list of best bowling in an innings against England women in ODIs: Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22 Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24 Beth McNeill (New Zealand-W) - 6/32 Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52 Best bowling in an innings in England in women's ODIs: Ellyse Perry (Australia-W) - 7/22 Shelley Nitschke (Australia-W) - 7/24 Glenys Page (New Zealand-W) - 6/20 Jhulan Goswami (India-W) - 6/31 Anya Shrubsole (England-W) - 6/46 Kranti Goud (India-W) - 6/52 Overall, Goud finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India. Against England, her bowling figures are behind Bumrah, Ashish Nehra's 6/23, and Kuldeep for India in men's and women's ODIs combined. Goud made debut shortly after playing her Women's Premier League (WPL) - sister franchise of IPL - in 2024/25 where she played for UP Warriorz Women and took six wickets in eight matches with a best of 4/25.

<p>Kranti Goud (6/52) finds herself only behind Jasprit Bumrah's 6/19, Kuldeep Yadav's 6/25, and Goswami's 6/31 in men's and women's ODIs combined for best bowling figures in an ODI innings in England for India.</p>

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