New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Indian cricket unearthed another young prospect on Wednesday - Kandikuppa Kashvi, also known as Uma Kashvi. The Karnataka all-rounder became the youngest player to be sold at the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, at the age of 15.

Bought at her base price of Rs.10 lakh by Delhi Capitals, Kashvi, at 15 years and 202 days, is the youngest player bought at a WPL auction, surpassing Deeya Yadav, who was 16 years old when she was bought at last year's auction. While Sooryavanshi made it to the Indian senior team at 16, following two eye-catching seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kashvi might follow the suit, if provided with consistent opportunities.

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