New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- Delhi Capitals added India batter Kiran Navgire for Rs.75 lakh at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction in Kochi on Wednesday. She became the first player sold on the day, and her price was the second highest of the auction after Sophie Molineux's Rs.1.10 crore.

Kiran Navgire entered with a base price of Rs.40 lakh after UP Warriorz released her following four seasons. Mumbai Indians opened the bidding, and Delhi Capitals joined at Rs.45 lakh. The two franchises traded bids until Mumbai Indians reached Rs.70 lakh. Delhi Capitals then raised it to Rs.75 lakh, prompting Mumbai Indians, who began the day with a purse of Rs.90 lakh to pull out. After the sale, Navgire said she knew most of the Delhi squad a...