UP Warriorz retention list for WPL 2026: Deepti Sharma misses cut, uncapped player only retention

Check out the full list of players retained and released by UP Warriorz (UPW) before the WPL 2026 auction

UP Warriorz will be eyeing a massive revamp at the WPL 2026 auction as they have finalized on their retention. The team, which was led by Deepti Sharma in 2025 in the absence of regular captain Alyssa Healy, have decided to retain just one player, leaving them with an auction purse of Rs 14.50 crore. The side has never won the WPL trophy and is reportedly one of the franchises who want to make a major overhaul before the next edition of the tournament.

UP Warriorz retention list for WPL 2026

1. Retention 1 – Shweta Sehrawat (Uncapped) – Rs 50 lakh
2. RTM – 4
3. Purse left: Rs 14.50 crore

UP Warriorz released players list before WPL 2026 auction

Deepti Sharma (c), Alana King, Gouher Sultana, Saima Thakor, Chinelle Henry, Grace Harris, Anjali Sarvani, Kiran Navgire, Sophie Ecclestone, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Tahlia Mcgrath, Chamari Athapaththu, Poonam Khemnar, Uma Chetry, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Vrinda Dinesh

The WPL Auction is slated to take place on November 27 in Delhi, and the BCCI has informed all the franchises about the same, as per Sportstar. To be precise, the event will be held in a hotel in Aerocity, close to the city’s airport.