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Ellyse Perry Confirms WPL 2027 Return to RCB After Missing 2026 Season
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News18•28-09-2026, 23:10
Ellyse Perry Confirms WPL 2027 Return to RCB After Missing 2026 Season
- •Ellyse Perry has indicated her availability for the Women's Premier League 2027 season to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after missing the 2026 edition for personal reasons.
- •RCB retained Perry among their 13 players, releasing Grace Harris, who replaced her in 2026 when the franchise won its second WPL title.
- •Head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed Perry's commitment, stating she would be "more than happy to come back and play for RCB some time in August."
- •RCB released D Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, and Linsey Smith alongside Harris, with Malolan emphasizing higher performance standards for the squad.
- •The WPL auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi, where RCB will have Rs 1.15 crore to fill five slots, including two overseas players.
Key Questions Answered
Yes, Ellyse Perry indicated to Royal Challengers Bengaluru that she will be available for the WPL 2027 season after missing the 2026 edition for personal reasons.
The WPL 2027 player auction is scheduled to be held in Kochi on October 28.
RCB retained 13 players, including Ellyse Perry and Smriti Mandhana, while releasing five players: Grace Harris, D Hemalatha, Gautami Naik, Linsey Smith, and a compatriot.
