2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) added England fast bowler Lauren Bell and left-arm spinner Linsey Smith to their roster at the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) mega auction on Thursday.

Women's Premier League Auction 2026 Highlights: Deepti Sharma fetched the highest bid of the WPL 2026 mega auction, being sold for Rs 3.2 crore to UP Warriorz.

In its three seasons so far, the Women's Premier League (WPL) has already proven to be a launchpad for talented cricketers to shine and enter the Indian team.

Leading international cricketers including Laura Wolvaardt and India's World Cup hero Deepti Sharma will go under the hammer at the WPL auction in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Team India defeated South Africa in a thrilling grand finale to win their first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup title.

When 22-year-old pacer Kranti Gaud bowled her heart out to help India lift its first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup, it wasn't just a victory for the country - it was redemption for a family that had waited 13 long years for justice and recognition

The 22-year-old contributed nine wickets at an average of 18.55 to India's maiden title-clinching run.

Kranti Gaud, who took nine wickets and was the 'Player of the Match' against Pakistan, spoke to NDTV after India's historic Women's World Cup 2025 triumph.

Kranti Gaud highlighted the growing interest in women's cricket after thousands attended the summit clash on Sunday.

Kranti Goud played a significant role as India clinched the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 title.