The inaugural champions of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Mumbai Indians, made one of the most talked-about calls ahead of the upcoming auction as they announced their list of retained players for the new season. In a move that has sparked discussion across the cricketing community, the franchise named captain Harmanpreet Kaur as their second retention pick, placing England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt as their top choice.

The announcement comes at a time when Harmanpreet’s stature as a leader is at an all-time high, having recently guided India to their historic maiden ODI World Cup title in Navi Mumbai. Despite her achievements, Mumbai Indians retained Sciver-Brunt at 3.5 crore and Harmanpreet at 2.5 crore, a decision that many believe highlights both the team’s tactical clarity

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