England stars land big deals in Women’s Premier League 2026 auction

Ecclestone, Bell, Smith, and Wyatt-Hodge picked up by top WPL franchises as Sciver-Brunt returns to Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2026 tournament in India.

Sophie Ecclestone celebrating in UP Warriorz jersey during a WPL 2025 match

Photo Credit: BCCI

A number of England Women’s stars have been retained and signed during the Women’s Premier League 2026 auction.

The tournament will take place in India between the 9 January and 5 February in India.

See below which franchises picked up our stars and for how much.

Signed at Auction:

Sophie Ecclestone | UP Warriors | 85 Lakh (Approx £72k)

Lauren Bell | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 90 Lakh (Approx £76k)

Linsey Smith | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 30 Lakh (Approx £25k)

Danni Wyatt-Hodge | Gujarat Giants | 50 Lakh (Approx £42k)

Retention List:

Nat Sciver-Brunt: Mumbai Indians