UP reclaim Sharma for Rs 3.2 crore through RTM, making her WPL’s all-time joint-second most expensive buy; all-rounder excited to reunite with her home side
UP Warriorz’s Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma was sold for Rs 3.2 crore to UP Warriorz (UPW) via the right-to-match (RTM) option, making her the joint-second most expensive player at the WPL. After initially being sold to Delhi Capitals for her base price of Rs 50 lakh, the Warriorz exercised the RTM option, asking DC to give a final amount.
With the three-time runners-up finalising Rs 3.2 crore as the bidding amount, UPW agreed to the same and bought back the World Cup-winning all-rounder for the higher price.
Deepti shared her enthusiasm upon rejoining UPW after the team won the bidding battle with DC. “I’m from Uttar Pradesh and have strong ties with UP Warriorz. The management has always been excellent and supportive. The auction was thrilling from the start, and I’m delighted that the UP Warriorz bought me back. I’m excited to represent them again,” she told JioHotstar.
‘WPL helped me grow’
“The WPL has played a massive role in my development. The year I won MVP, and even prior to that, the intense practice on expanding my batting shots paid off tremendously. That season helped me mature significantly as a batter, teaching me how to elevate my strike-rate strategically by adapting my game plan. For me, that’s been WPL’s biggest contribution.
“The atmosphere has been great right from the start. I’m feeling really positive seeing new players from different teams join UP Warriorz. Having played with many of them before creates a comfortable vibe. The management remains incredibly supportive, and as I mentioned earlier, the changes I made to my batting two years ago were transformative for me,” she added.
MI get Amelia Kerr for Rs 3cr
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians made one of the day’s biggest moves by buying New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr for Rs 3 crore. The 25-year-old was part MI’s title winning runs in 2023 and 2025.
Thursday’s Top-5 Women's Premier League buys
Rs 3.2cr
Deepti Sharma UP Warriorz
Rs 3cr
Amelia Kerr Mumbai Indians
Rs 2.4cr
Shikha Pandey UP Warriorz
Rs 2cr
Sophie Devine Gujarat Giants
Rs 1.9cr
Meg Lanning UP Warriorz
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