Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] November 6 (ANI): The Mumbai Indians on Thursday introduced their record of gamers retained forward of the mega public sale for the upcoming WPL 2026 season.
The defending champions have retained 5 key gamers from their title-winning squad – ODI World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who has led the Mumbai Indians to 2 titles within the final three years, together with England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, and the younger Indian duo of Amanjot Kaur and G. Kamalini.
The retained core brings collectively management, world-class expertise, and rising Indian expertise that has been central to the Mumbai Indians’ success within the WPL, as per a launch from the Mumbai Indians.
Talking in regards to the retentions, Nita M Ambani mentioned, ‘I’m so proud to proceed our journey with our 5 distinctive gamers who will lead Mumbai Indians into an thrilling new period. Harmanpreet Kaur, our captain and the heartbeat of this staff, together with Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, and younger Kamalini, every embodies the MI ethos, spirit, and model of cricket. They’ve been integral to our success and symbolize all the pieces Mumbai Indians stands for. As we step into a brand new season, I’m excited to see this core group proceed to encourage hundreds of thousands of younger ladies throughout India to dream large. To all those that have been a part of our MI household — thanks on your unbelievable contributions and the lasting influence you’ve got made on our journey. You’ll at all times stay a cherished a part of the MI story, and I want you all the perfect.’
Akash Ambani mentioned, ‘The retention course of is at all times difficult since you’re making robust calls about extraordinary expertise. We’re completely happy in regards to the mixture we have retained – a captain who leads by instance, confirmed worldwide match-winners and rising Indian expertise. Harman’s capacity to get the very best out of her teammates is invaluable, and with Nat, Hayley, Amanjot and Kamalini, we’ve the proper mixture of aggression, ability, and temperament. The Mumbai Indians have at all times been about creating champions, and this new section is one other alternative to display our dedication to excellence together with our champions. Each participant who has represented the Mumbai Indians within the WPL has given their all, and we respect and honour these contributions.’
Sciver-Brunt, who can also be the England captain, was the Participant of the Match in 2025 and the Participant of the Match within the remaining of the inaugural season in 2023. Matthews was the Participant of the Match within the first-ever version in 2023.
Amanjot was an integral a part of the Indian staff which gained the ODI World Cup earlier this month, whereas Kamalini is the youngest participant ever to function within the WPL, making her debut for MI in 2025 shortly after enjoying a starring position in India’s win on the U19 World Cup.(ANI)
