Kavya Maran and Indian owners SLAP Mohsin Naqvi; ignore Pakistan players in Women’s Hundred auction
Published - 12 Mar 2026, 11:55 AM | Updated - 12 Mar 2026, 11:59 AM
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The first-ever Women's Hundred Auction in London has turned into a shocking yet embarrassing event for Pakistan, as none of their players managed to secure a contract.
The Women's Hundred 2026 Auction, which was held on March 11, saw teams picking talents from different countries, but Pakistani players didn’t find any buyer.
Pakistan’s left-handed batter Muneeba Ali, fast bowler Diana Baig, left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal, and captain Fatima Sana had registered for the Women's Hundred 2026 Auction with a base price of 15,000 pounds each.
Women’s Hundred Auction delivers a huge shock as Pakistan players are ignored
But only Fatima, Sana, and Sadia Iqbal were shortlisted, and they were also left without deals. This was embarrassing, as Sadia is currently ranked as the No. 1 bowler in women's T20I cricket, while Fatima is among the top all-rounders in the format.
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Despite their strong international records, none of the teams showed interest during the auction. Before the auction, reports had already created controversy by claiming that teams connected with the Indian Premier League (IPL) might avoid signing Pakistani players.
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At that time, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) clarified that nationality would play no role in selections and that teams would choose players only based on performance, availability, and squad balance. The teams also made the same statement.
Interestingly, several teams in The Hundred now have strong backing from IPL owners. Franchises like Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave, and SunRisers Leeds are linked with IPL groups. Now, it will be interesting to see whether Pakistan men’s cricket gets a deal on March 13 for The Hundred men’s tournament.
Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney get record-breaking deals
Well, Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney became the most expensive signings at the first Women's Hundred Auction, each sold for GBP 210,000. England’s Dani Gibson followed with GBP 190,000. South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk grabbed GBP 170,000.
Among uncapped players, Tilly Corteen-Coleman surprised everyone with a GBP 105,000 deal. Other notable picks included Amy Jones (GBP 70,000) and youngster Davina Perrin (GBP 50,000). India’s Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma were bought at their base price at the Women's Hundred 2026 Auction.
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Final Squads after Women's Hundred 2026 Auction -
| Birmingham Phoenix | |
| Category | Players |
| Retained / Direct Signings | Alice Capsey, Lauren Filer, Lucy Hamilton, Ellyse Perry |
| Auction Buys | Davina Perrin (£50k), Tammy Beaumont (£70k), Emma Lamb (£27.5k), Linsey Smith (£100k), Alana King (£37.5k), Cordelia Griffith (£27.5k), Eva Gray (£30k), Phoebe Brett (£27.5k), Jemima Spence (£37.5k), Esmae Macgregor (£16k), Annerie Dercksen (£15k), Eve O'Neill (£15k) |
| London Spirit | |
| Category | Players |
| Retained / Direct Signings | Mahika Gaur, Marizanne Kapp, Charlie Dean, Grace Harris |
| Auction Buys | Amy Jones (£70k), Nadine de Klerk (£170k), Deandra Dottin (£37.5k), Seren Smale (£15k), Charis Pavely (£85k), Sterre Kalis (£27.5k), Marie Kelly (£20k), Josephine Groves (£15k), Phoebe Turner (£20k), Lucy Higham (£15k) |
| Manchester Super Giants | |
| Category | Players |
| Retained / Direct Signings | Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Ecclestone |
| Auction Buys | Grace Ballinger (£42.5k), Maitlan Brown (£40k), Kathryn Bryce (£65k), Richa Ghosh (£50k), Paige Scholfield (£115k), Grace Scrivens (£40k), Mady Villiers (£45k), Ryana MacDonald-Gay (£75k), Jo-Anne Gardner (£17k), Natasha Wraith (£15k), Rebecca Tyson (£15k) |
| MI London | |
| Category | Players |
| Retained / Direct Signings | Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Danni Wyatt-Hodge |
| Auction Buys | Chinelle Henry (£70k), Kirstie Gordon (£55k), Hollie Armitage (£45k), Nicola Carey (£95k), Alice Davidson-Richards (£30k), Alice Monaghan (£27.5k), Alexa Stonehouse (£42.5k), Kira Chathli (£80k), Tara Norris (£35k), Ellie Threlkeld (£15k), Kalea Moore (£15k), Danielle Gregory (£15k) |
| Southern Brave | |
| Category | Players |
| Retained / Direct Signings | Jemimah Rodrigues, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt |
| Auction Buys | Sarah Glenn (£75k), Sophie Molineux (£47.5k), Lizelle Lee (£27.5k), Issy Wong (£130k), Tilly Corteen-Coleman (£105k), Jodi Grewcock (£30k), Rebecca Odgers (£15k), Phoebe Franklin (£15k), Daisy Gibb (£15k), Ellie Anderson (£15k) |
| Sunrisers Leeds | |
| Category | Players |
| Retained / Direct Signings | Kate Cross, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland |
| Auction Buys | Danielle Gibson (£190k), Deepti Sharma (£27.5k), Bryony Smith (£27.5k), Jess Jonassen (£110k), Hannah Baker (£18k), Lauren Winfield-Hill (£27.5k), Cassidy McCarthy (£65k), Maddie Ward (£15k), Rachel Slater (£15k), Florence Miller (£15k), Claudie Cooper (£15k) |
| Trent Rockets | |
| Category | Players |
| Retained / Direct Signings | Sophia Dunkley, Kim Garth, Ash Gardner, Natalie Sciver-Brunt |
| Auction Buys | Beth Mooney (£210k), Ailsa Lister (£30k), Bess Heath (£32.5k), Millicent Taylor (£27.5k), Emma Jones (£35k), Georgia Elwiss (£27.5k), Katie Levick (£32.5k), Charley Phillips (£15k), Georgia Adams (£30k), Samantha Bates (£15k), Grace Johnson (£15k) |
| Welsh Fire | |
| Category | Players |
| Retained / Direct Signings | Freya Kemp, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham |
| Auction Buys | Sophie Devine (£210k), Sophia Smale (£20k), Em Arlott (£110k), Ella McCaughan (£30k), Sarah Bryce (£25k), Grace Potts (£15k), Heather Graham (£27.5k), Fi Morris (£20k), Abi Norgrove (£21k), Grace Thompson (£20k), Rhianna Southby (£20k) |
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