Smriti Mandhana among four players retained by RCB ahead of WPL 2026 Mega Auction
Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry and Shreyanka Patil have been retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the WPL 2026 Mega Auction.
Mandhana, who led RCB to the WPL 2024 title, will continue as captain and is the first player retained for INR 3.5 Cr, while dashing wicket-keeper batter Richa, whose stocks continue to rise, has re-signed with the franchise for INR 2.75 Cr.
Perry, one of the greatest ever cricketers to play the sport, will continue her association with RCB for a sum of INR 2 Cr as the third player retained, with spin bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil - who won the Purple Cap in WPL 2024 but was ruled out of the previous edition due to injury - re-signing as the fourth retention for INR 60 lakhs.
The four retentions have been made for a total sum of INR 8.85 Cr, leaving RCB INR 6.15 Cr in the purse to spend at the mega auction - in addition to one ‘Right To Match’ card which can be exercised to bring back an uncapped player.
