Overview
- Women’s Premier League 2026 is scheduled to start on January 8 and conclude in early February, according to multiple reports.
- RCB faces a November 5 deadline to submit retentions, with a mega auction likely on November 26 in New Delhi.
- Anya Shrubsole, a 2017 World Cup winner who retired in 2022, takes on her first WPL coaching role after previous player‑assistant duties with Southern Vipers.
- Long‑time staffer Malolan Rangarajan steps up to lead the setup, with early priorities including finalising the retention list.
- Support staff continuity includes R. Muralidhar as batting coach and Navnita Gautam expected to remain head physio, while reports indicate Smriti Mandhana as the top retention with talks ongoing for Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Sophie Molineux and Shreyanka Patil.