{
  "id": 16964677,
  "title": "WPL 2027 auction: Five uncapped Indian players who hit the jackpot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/wpl-2027-auction-five-uncapped-indian-players-who-hit-the-jackpot",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T22:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wpl-2027-auction-five-uncapped-220700634.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The fifth WPL 2027 auction in Kochi marked a chance for young Indian cricketers to secure contracts and make their mark on the biggest stage in women's franchise cricket. Among the five uncapped players named, Mumbai Indians focused on building their domestic squad. The most expensive player, Shweta Sehrawat, signed with Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakh. The attacking batter, who shone in the 2023 Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, adds an exciting top-order presence to the team.\n\nVrinda Dinesh, a right-handed batter from Karnataka, also joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 10 lakh. She has played for UP Warriorz and will return to the WPL with new opportunities. Latika Inamdar, a wicketkeeper-batter hailing from Vidarbha, signed with Mumbai Indians at her base price. Impressive in domestic T20 cricket, she demonstrated her ability to anchor a chase in recent Senior Women's T20 Trophy matches.\n\nDisha Kasat, a domestic batter with previous experience in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's WPL setup, was picked up by Mumbai Indians for Rs 10 lakh. The right-handed batter can anchor a chase, as shown by her unbeaten 66 off 52 balls in the recent Senior Women's T20 Trophy match. Bharti Rawal, a left-arm spinner from Delhi, is another domestic addition to Mumbai Indians. With this inclusion, Mumbai looks to build depth around its established international stars.",
  "summary": "The WPL 2027 auction held in Kochi allowed emerging Indian cricketers to secure contracts with franchises. Shweta Sehrawat was notable for being the most expensive uncapped player, signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 20 lakh. Other players, including Disha Kasat and Latika Inamdar, were also signed by Mumbai at fixed prices. Gujarat Giants acquired G Kamalini for Rs 40 lakh, strengthening their…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mumbai Indians target domestic squad building in WPL 2027 auction",
    "Shweta Sehrawat, most expensive at Rs 20 lakh, joins Mumbai Indians",
    "Vrinda Dinesh, Latika Inamdar, Disha Kasat, and Bharti Rawal also sign with Mumbai Indians"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "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."
}