{
  "id": 16950027,
  "title": "WPL 2027 DC full squad: Delhi Capitals players bought, full team list, retained stars and latest signings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/wpl-2027-dc-full-squad-delhi-capitals-players-bought-full-team-list",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T20:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wpl-2027-dc-full-squad-200500943.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Delhi Capitals have finalized their squad for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 after the auction in Kochi. The franchise secured a total of 17 players, spending Rs 1.05 crore at the auction and retaining Rs 13.9 crore worth of stars. Delhi Capitals remain with Rs 5 lakh of their purse unspent. The team now boasts a mix of 11 Indian players and six overseas talents.\n\nDelhi Capitals retained several star players, including Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Chinelle Henry, Shree Charani, Laura Wolvaardt, Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Nandani Sharma, Deeya Yadav, Mamatha Madiwala, and Lucy Hamilton. Each retained star came with a hefty price tag, ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 2.2 crore.\n\nAt the auction, Delhi Capitals made four significant signings. Indian batter Kiran Navgire was purchased for Rs 75 lakh, while all-rounders Kashvi Kandikuppa and Nazma Khan, as well as Scotland spinner Kirstie Gordon, were acquired for Rs 10 lakh each. Kirstie Gordon's signing introduces an overseas spin option to the squad, diversifying their bowling lineup.",
  "summary": "The Delhi Capitals have finalized a dynamic 16-member roster for the forthcoming Women's Premier League 2027, showcasing a mix of talent. Key players have been retained, while new talents like Kiran Navgire, who was purchased for Rs 75 lakh, join the team alongside Kashvi Kandikuppa and Kirstie Gordon at Rs 10 lakh each.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "WPL 2027 full squads: How MI, RCB, DC, GG, UPW stack up after the auction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/wpl-2027-full-squads-how-mi-rcb-dc-gg-upw-stack-up-after-the-auction",
        "published": "2026-10-28T16:15:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SB Nation",
        "title": "Indian Premier League cricket surges with value and parity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/indian-premier-league-cricket-surges-with-value-and-parity",
        "published": "2026-10-28T18:39:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}