Who will be the auctioneer for the WPL 2026? Who is set to lead the Women's Premier League mega auction in New Delhi?

Mayank Bande

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TL;DR

  • The WPL 2026 mega auction is November 27 in New Delhi, the first major player change in three seasons.
  • Over 250 participants will be auctioned; teams can select up to 18 players, including a maximum of 6 foreign players.
  • Mallika Sagar, an experienced auctioneer, will lead the WPL 2026 mega auction, continuing her role from previous seasons.
  • Sagar, a trailblazer, began her auction career with Christie's in New York City and has a history of sports auctions.

The Women's Premier League's 2026 mega auction is scheduled to begin on November 27 in New Delhi. This event marks the first significant player roster change following a successful three-season period.

On Thursday, more than 250 participants are set to be auctioned, and each team is permitted to select up to 18 players, with a cap of 6 foreign players, to finalize their rosters.

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With teams preparing their rosters after India's recent World Cup victory and player retention announcements, here's information about the auctioneer and her qualifications.

Mallika Sagar is the auctioneer for the WPL 2026 mega auction.

Mallika Sagar, a 50-year-old auctioneer with extensive experience, is recognized as a trailblazer in her profession, having presided over many significant auction events globally.

At 26 years old in 2001, she launched her career with Christie's in their New York City branch, marking her as the company's inaugural Indian female auctioneer.

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She hosted her inaugural sports auction during the eighth season of the Pro Kabaddi League back in 2021, marking her initial significant debut to Indian viewers.

Hugh Edmeades, the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctioneer, brought her in as a substitute in 2021, and she ultimately took over from him at the following auctions, such as the major auction in 2024.

She took on the role of auctioneer for the inaugural WPL auction in 2023 and has continued in that capacity for every subsequent season.

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The WPL 2026 mega-auction is scheduled to commence at 3:30 p.m. IST on Thursday, November 27, in New Delhi. This marks the first mega-auction to take place since the league's initial season.

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