The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has set the deadline for all the Women's Premier League (WPL) franchises to announce their retention and release list by November 07 for the upcoming third edition of the tournament. Initially, the WPL franchises had to submit the list by October 15, but BCCI postponed the deadline till November 07. The upcoming WPL auction date remains unconfirmed. It is also expected that the third edition of the WPL might take place during February-March 2025. Five franchises - Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Gujarat Giants fight with each other for the elusive title. Mumbai Indians won the inaugural edition in 2023. Royal Challengers Bangalore were crowned champions in the WPL 2024 edition. Ahead of the WPL 2025 auction, let's look at the tournament's retention rules. India Women Cricket Team Set To Host England, Australia, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe As Women’s Future Tours Programme for 2025–29 Announced.

How Many Players WPL Franchise Can Include in Their Squads?

All five WPL franchises are allowed to fill up to 18 players, with the option to include six overseas players and one from an associate nation. The WPL also allows teams to release players at the end of each season.

What Are WPL Retention and Auction Rules?

As per the WPL retention rules, every franchise can retain a set number of players each season. After player releases and retentions are done by the entire franchise, a mini-auction is being conducted, allowing every side to pick new players in their squads.

What is WPL Auction Purse Of All Franchises?

The BCCI has increased the purse amount for the auction of the third edition of the WPL. For the third season, the WPL auction purse stands at INR 15 crore as compared to INR 12 crore and INR 13.5 crore in the first and editions respectively.

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