WPL 2027: RCB release Grace Harris, Linsey Smith; Ellyse Perry confirms availability

Cricknation Update: WPL 2027: RCB release Grace Harris, Linsey Smith; Ellyse Perry confirms availability UP Warriorz released Deandra Dottin and Chloe Tryon and go into the auction with seven vacancies and the biggest purse The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The smile of a champion – Mohammed Siraj picked up five wickets in a ten-ball period, India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup final, Colombo, September 17, 2023 Alyssa Healy poses with the trophy after Australia retained the Ashes, England vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Women’s Ashes, Taunton, July 18, 2023 Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Chandigarh, Chandigarh hpens to be India’s first planned city and it does show, Uploaded on 27 November 2001.

India faced a target of 406 runs, which didn’t bother the fans, who knew they would still win, and then it was just a matter of waiting and celebrating the milestone. The India coach also felt that so few wickets were “not fair” to the bowlers, making it difficult for them to have a meaningful impact on the game. Ravindra Jadeja in conversation with Kuldeep Yadav and Shubman Gill India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI, Guwahati, September 30, 2026 Stats highlights from Guwahati, where Shubman Gill scored the fastest ever ODI double century and Rohit Sharma crossed the 12000-run mark. Shubman Gill hits century in 62 balls while chasing, India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI, Guwahati, Sep 30, 2026 The West Indies opener has returned to ODI cricket at a stage of his career when opportunities cannot be extended indefinitely. John Campbell’s century was the fifth fastest century for West Indies, India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI. ODI, Guwahati, Sep 30, 2026 The India ctain scored his second ODI double century and shared a 255-run opening partnership with Rohit Sharma, who himself scored 101 off 75 balls. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill scored consecutive 100-plus runs, India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI, Guwahati, Sep 30, 2026 From a troubled cricket past to a generation of domestic stars, Kashmir Slowly gaining its place. He is no longer a regular white-ball player in Indian cricket and has lost the Test vice-ctaincy, but he is not worried about all that. He says he just wants to focus on “whatever is in front of me” Rishabh Pant in action, India A vs South Africa A, 1st unofficial Test, Day 1, COE 1, October 30, 2025 After spending the last seven months in rehabilitation, the fast bowler is set to play against Jammu and Kashmir in the Irani Cup, Akash Deep hits two fours early on the final day, England vs India, 2nd Test, Day 5, Birmingham, July 6, 2025 The 41-year-old will begin his 25th first-class season by leading J&K in the Irani Cup against Rest of India in Srinagar, Paras Dogra brings up his century, Delhi vs J&K, Day 2, Delhi, Ranji Trophy, November 9, 2025 Sam Harper has been brilliant with the bat across all formats and could be in the mix for top honors for Australia Sam Harper Scored his sixth first-class century, India A vs Australia A, 2nd unofficial Test, Puducherry, Day 1, Sep 29, 2026 The Australia A ctain has acknowledged his reputation, but believes his county and Shield experience has shown he can succeed in all conditions, Peter Handscomb stripped of his number in the Prime Minister’s XI, Prime Minister’s XI vs England XI, Canberra, Nov 29, 2025 Third place from the Test XI, but B Sai Sudarshan is back batting and scoring runs, and both look to take 6 wickets for 52 off the left-arm spinner bowl out Australia A for 176 before India A extend their lead to 322, Vaishnavi Sharma reacts after taking her first international wicket, India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Women’s T20I, Visakhatnam, Dec 23, 2025 Result first sets up India vs Pakistan in this year’s final, Asian Games gold medal at stake, Ishan Kishan hits quickfire half-century, India vs Sri Lanka, Asian Games men’s event, semi-finals, Nisshin, October 1, 2026 Green suffered a groin injury while batting and did not field despite being prepared to bowl, while Renshaw had to walk off the field with a blow to his wrist and did not return, Cameron Green reacts after being hit while batting, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Potchefstroom, September 30, 2026 SA vs Australia, 3rd ODI – Alex Carey, Mitchell Marsh, Adam Zampa star as Australia win rain-hit final, Alex Carey takes evasive action, South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Potchefstroom, September 30, 2026 From a troubled cricket past Thanks to a generation of homegrown stars, Kashmir is slowly regaining its place on India’s cricket scene. He is a regular white-ball player and has lost the Test vice-ctaincy, but he is not worried about all that.

He says he just wants to focus on “whatever is in front of me” Rishabh Pant in action, India A vs South Africa A, 1st unofficial Test, Day 1, COE 1, October 30, 2025 After spending the last seven months in rehabilitation, the fast bowler is set to play against Jammu and Kashmir in the Irani Cup, Akash Deep hits two fours early on the final day, England vs India, 2nd Test, Day 5, Birmingham, July 6, 2025 IND vs WI, 2nd ODI – India will assess ‘who can be useful’ between Jadeja and Axar for the 2027 World Cup. Spin coach Sairaj Bahutule said they will take a decision after the upcoming India series and depending on the conditions at the World Cup venues. Ravindra Jadeja will be seen on the field, India vs West Indies, 1st ODI, Thiruvananthurm, September 27, 2026 The 41-year-old player will. Paras Dogra brings up his 25th first-class season by leading J&K in the Irani Cup against Rest of India in Srinagar, Delhi vs J&K, Day 2, Delhi, Ranji Trophy, November 9, 2025 Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have released Grace Harris, Lynsey Smith, D Hemlatha and Gautami Nayak ahead of WPL 2027. Ellyse Perry , who pulled out of the 2026 edition citing personal reasons, has made herself available for the upcoming season. “Perry indicated sometime in August that she would be more than hpy to come back and play for RCB,” Malolan Rangarajan , RCB head coach, said.

“After that, we got together and thought about how we could make our team better. “Perry returning to our team will strengthen the team in all departments. That got us thinking about how we could balance our squad and look for oons in the auction.

We have the advantage and privilege of retaining a key member of our team – 13 players; Nine Indians and four foreigners.” Four-time runners-up Delhi Citals (DC) let go of Alana King, Lizelle Lee, Sneh Rana, Tania Bhatia, Pragati Singh and Eddla Srujana. UP Warriors (UPW), who finished bottom of the table in the 2026 season, released nine players. That included four overseas players – Deandra Dottin , Chloe Tryon, Charli Knott, Amy Jones – and Shweta Sehrawat , their only retention ahead of the 2026 season.

However, that number and list are a bit misleading, as Amy Jones and Charlie Knott were replacements for Phoebe Lichfield and Tara Norris, respectively. art from them, UPW also let go of Asha Sobhana, Kiran Navgire, G Trisha and Suman Meena. Deandra Dottin didn’t explode but made a crucial contribution, Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriors, WPL, Navi Mumbai, January 12, 2026 Talking about Dottin, UPW head coach Abhishek Nair said: “I saw him in the CPL…

I think there was a letdown in him over the last year, especially his batting has declined and we really wanted someone who could give a lot with the bat. The emphasis was on someone who can play with that 130-140 strike rate, take the game away [from the opposition], it’s something she did a lot [earlier]. But I think in the last one year she has not been able to perform at her best.” They are going into the auction with seven vacancies and the biggest purse, Rs 3.65 crore.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge was the most high-profile player Gujarat Giants (GG) released. The others were Ayushi Soni, Titas Sadhu and Shivani Singh. Wyatt-Hodge was a back-up opener to Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine and played just one game last season.

GG head coach Michael Klinger said the team management felt it was better to look for “another overseas player in the auction and see what other skill sets are out there”. “Also, Danni has also got some English series on during the WPL,” Klinger said. “And I suppose her preference was to be playing cricket as well, rather than potentially being part of our squad and maybe being on the bench.” Two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) released five Indians and one overseas player: Milly Illingworth, G Kamalini, Saika Ishaque, Kranthi Reddy, Poonam Khemnar and Triveni Vasistha.

It’s understood that Kamalini will be unavailable for the WPL as it overls with the 2027 U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Like UPW, MI too have seven slots open but they have the smallest purse available, INR 1 crore. The fifth edition of the WPL will be played from January 14 to February 7.

The mini-auction for this will be held in Kochi on October 28. Teams can have a maximum of 18 players in their squad, including six from overseas. In total, there are 27 slots to be filled on the day of the auction, of which up to seven could be for overseas players.

Here’s how the squads stack up. Players released : Alana King, Lizelle Lee, Sneh Rana, Taniya Bhatia, Pragati Singh, Eddla Srujana Players retained : Annabel Sutherland, Chinelle Henry, Laura Wolvaardt, Lucy Hamilton, Marizanne Kp, Deeya Yadav, Jemimah Rodrigues, Mamatha Madiwala, Minnu Mani, N Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Niki Prasad, Shafali Verma Slots available : 5 (one overseas) Purse remaining : INR 1.10 crore Players released : Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ayushi Soni, Titas Sadhu, Shivani Singh Players retained : Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Bharti Fulmali, Hpy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh, Tanuja Kanwar, Yastika Bhatia Slots available : 3 (one overseas) Purse remaining : INR 1.25 crore Released players : Milly Illingworth, G Kamalini, Kranthi Reddy, Poonam Khemnar, Saika Ishaque, Triveni Vasistha Retained players : Melie Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Amanjot Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur, Rahila Firdous, S Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Vaishnavi Sharma Slots available : 7 (one overseas) Purse remaining : INR 1 crore Players released : Grace Harris, Linsey Smith, D Hemalatha, Gautami Nayak Players retained : Ellyse Perry, Georgia Voll, Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk, Arundhati Reddy, Pooja Vastrakar, Prathyoosha Kumar, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana Slots available : 5 (two overseas) Purse remaining : INR 1.15 crore Players released : Amy Jones, Charli Knott, Chloe Tryon, Deandra Dottin, Asha Sobhana, G Trisha, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Suman Meena Players retained : Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Ecclestone, Tara Norris, Dee Sharma, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Pratika Rawal, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh Slots available : 7 (two overseas) Purse remaining : INR 3.65 crore UP Warriorz released Deandra Dottin and Chloe Tryon and go into the auction with seven vacancies and the biggest purse Grace Harris got off to a flier, UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, WPL, Vadodara, January 29, 2026 WPL 2027 – RCB release Grace Harris, Linsey Smith; Ellyse Perry available for upcoming season | UP Warriorz released Deandra Dottin and Chloe Tryon and go into the auction with seven vacancies and the biggest purse UP Warriorz released Deandra Dottin and Chloe Tryon and go into the auction with seven vacancies and the biggest purse DC coach Batty on long-term strategy behind retentions WPL 2027 to be played from January 14 to February 7 India to host inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in February