Mumbai Indians Reveal Retained Squad for WPL 2027
Mumbai Indians announce their retained squad for WPL 2027, keeping stars like Harmanpreet Kaur while releasing six players ahead of the Kochi auction.
The Mumbai Indians have officially set the stage for the upcoming WPL 2027 season by announcing their list of retained players. In a strategic move designed to balance veteran leadership with rising stars, the franchise has secured a core group of athletes to lead their charge in the next chapter of the Women’s Premier League.
A Core Group Stays in Blue
The franchise has opted for continuity, ensuring that the backbone of their squad remains intact. By retaining several high-profile international and domestic campaigners, the team aims to maintain its competitive edge. The retained list features heavy hitters and reliable all-rounders who have been instrumental to the team's identity.
The players retained by Mumbai Indians are:
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Amanjot Kaur
- Hayley Matthews
- Amelia Kerr
- Natalie Sciver-Brunt
- Nicola Carey
- Rahila Firdous
- S. Sajana
- Sanskriti Gupta
- Shabnim Ismail
- Vaishnavi Sharma
Squad Reshuffle: Six Players Released
While the team focuses on stability, the announcement also confirmed a significant reshuffle. To create space for new talent and strategic reinforcements, the Mumbai Indians have parted ways with six players. The franchise expressed its gratitude to these athletes, acknowledging their contributions and the memories created during their tenure with the team.
The following players have been released:
- Poonam Khemnar
- Saika Ishaque
- Triveni Vasistha
- Nalla Reddy
- Milly Illingworth
- G. Kamilini
The Road to the Kochi Auction
With the retained list now finalized, the focus shifts toward the massive squad rebuilding phase. The countdown to the WPL 2027 Auction has officially commenced. Teams will have the opportunity to fill the remaining slots in their rosters during the auction, which is scheduled to take place on October 28, 2026, in Kochi.