ODI World Cup: With the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction fast approaching, franchises are sharpening their strategies, and the focus is firmly on two of India’s most dependable talents - all-rounder Deepti Sharma and batter Harleen Deol.
Discussions on JioHotstar’s special show Most Wanted: WPL 2026 Auction highlighted how both players are set to be among the most sought-after names when the bidding begins.
Former India captain Anjum Chopra stressed that Deepti’s versatility makes her one of the most valuable picks in this year’s auction, saying, “Gujarat Giants should definitely consider Deepti Sharma in the mega-auction. Delhi Capitals might also target her as an Indian player who strengthens both batting and bowling. UP Warriorz could be the third team interested after Gujarat and Delhi in acquiring her services.”
She also expressed surprise over the Gujarat Giants’ decision to release Harleen Deol, who has been a consistent performer for the franchise.
“I am surprised Gujarat Giants released Harleen Deol. She's a multi-talented Indian player who can also bowl a bit, and I hope she develops her bowling skills further. She'll command good interest in the auction. Along with Deepti Sharma, she'll be one Indian player every franchise will target because teams want strong Indian batters and potential leadership options,” Chopra added.
She also expressed surprise over the Gujarat Giants’ decision to release Harleen Deol, who has been a consistent performer for the franchise.
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With both players entering the auction pool at the peak of their careers, teams are expected to engage in intense bidding wars. As strategists look to build strong Indian cores capable of shaping the team’s title-winning campaigns, Deepti and Harleen stand out as two of the biggest storylines ahead of the auction.