New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Following the high of India's maiden ICC World Cup triumph, the focus once again shifts to women's cricket as the fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) kicks off in a couple of days in Navi Mumbai with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Smriti Mandhana's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

In the new season, the likes of Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz have undergone personnel changes. With Delhi Capitals releasing Meg Lanning last year, the three-time runners-up have named Indian Jemimah Rodrigues as their new skipper.

On the other hand, Lanning was announced as the UP Warriorz captain replacing Deepti Sharma. However, the notable absentees in WPL 2026 with be Ellyse Perry (RCB) and Annabel Sut...