All-rounder Deepti Sharma, who led India to their first Women’s World Cup victory, along with openers Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh, and Kranti Gaud, have not been retained for the 2026 season. The Women’s Premier League released its official player retention list on Friday. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been retained by Mumbai Indians, Smriti Mandhana by Bengaluru Indians, and Jemimah Rodriguez by Delhi Capitals for next year.