UP Warriorz secure top bid as Sophie Molineux leads WPL 2027 auction
UP Warriorz secured Australian captain Sophie Molineux for INR 1. 1 crore in Kochi, Kerala, making her the highest-paid player at the Women's Premier League 2027 auction, Cricinfo reported.
Earlier in the same auction, Cricbuzz noted that UP Warriorz also re-signed Grace Harris and added Molineux to their squad, while other franchises filled their rosters with players at base prices. Cricbuzz also reported that the player pool was expanded to 150 candidates after New Zealand pacer Bree Illing and three uncapped Indian players were added.