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RCB retains 13 players, releases four ahead of WPL 2027 season
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 10:18 AM
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Royal Challengers Bangalore have confirmed the retention of 13 squad members and the release of four players as they prepare for the 2027 Women's Premier League.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) announced their squad decisions for the upcoming 2027 Women's Premier League (WPL). The franchise confirmed that 13 players will continue with the team, while four members have been released from their contracts.
The retained group includes a mix of seasoned internationals and promising domestic talent, reflecting RCB's strategy to build a balanced side capable of competing for the title. The released players will enter the WPL player pool, making them available for selection by other franchises.
RCB's management emphasized that the decisions were based on performance metrics, team dynamics, and future planning. The final squad will be disclosed closer to the tournament's start, after the player draft and any further signings.
The move comes as the WPL gains momentum, with franchises across India strengthening their rosters ahead of what is expected to be a highly competitive season.
The retained group includes a mix of seasoned internationals and promising domestic talent, reflecting RCB's strategy to build a balanced side capable of competing for the title. The released players will enter the WPL player pool, making them available for selection by other franchises.
RCB's management emphasized that the decisions were based on performance metrics, team dynamics, and future planning. The final squad will be disclosed closer to the tournament's start, after the player draft and any further signings.
The move comes as the WPL gains momentum, with franchises across India strengthening their rosters ahead of what is expected to be a highly competitive season.