BCCI Plans Late-November WPL Mega Auction as Franchises Split on Revamp
The WPL committee will set retention rules that could allow roughly five keepers per team.
Overview
- Franchises have been told informally that the first WPL mega auction is expected at the end of November, with formal confirmation awaited.
- Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals oppose a full revamp, while Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz support it.
- A WPL official indicated teams will be allowed to keep their core, with about five retentions likely under discussion.
- Decisions pending include the use of Right-to-Match cards, the status of capped and uncapped players, and the auction purse.
- The 2026 WPL season is expected to run in the January–February window, though dates have not been finalized.