Chamari and Uma
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction in Kochi saw several prominent international cricketers and familiar domestic names fail to attract bids despite their experience and previous performances. The experienced all-rounder entered the auction with a base price of Rs 30 lakh but failed to attract a bid. Uma Chetry is the only member of India’s 2025 Women’s World Cup-winning squad to miss out on a WPL contract. she has considerable room to develop and offers valuable skills behind the stumps While the 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is yet to establish herself as a power-hitter in the T20 format. A member of India’s victorious 2023 ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup squad, the Bengal seamer is known for her ability to generate swing.
With limited slots available across five franchises, teams had to prioritise their remaining budgets and specific squad requirements. The absence of bids for several established players highlighted the intense competition for places in the league. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu was among the most notable names to go unsold. However, competition for overseas slots and franchises’ specific squad requirements may have influenced the outcome. India pacer Titas Sadhu was another familiar name left unsold.