339. Inside The WPL 2026 Auctions: How Teams Stack Up, Strategies That Worked & The Shape Of A New Era

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 339 of the Never on the Backfoot Podcast. In this episode, we break down the WPL 2026 Mega Auction with Janani — not just the biggest stories and boldest bids, but how each team actually stacks up heading into the new season. From Deepti Sharma’s record signing to the shock of unsold internationals and the surge of new sponsorship money reshaping the league, we unpack the forces driving this auction. Team by team, we assess what each franchise now looks like on paper — Mumbai’s continuity-driven core, UP’s all-rounder-heavy firepower, RCB’s smart rebuild, Delhi’s evolution beyond the Lanning era, and Gujarat’s high-risk, high-reward balance. Who built the most complete squad? Who left gaps unanswered? And which teams truly nailed their auction strategy? Fast, sharp and packed with insight, this episode is your definitive guide to how WPL 2026 is shaping up. Thank you so much for tuning in to today’s episode and for your incredible support. If you haven’t already, make sure to hit the follow button and tap the bell icon on Spotify to stay updated with every new episode. Stay connected with us on social media – follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads, and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now X) for the latest cricket insights, fresh content, and much more throughout this action-packed season. You can also catch the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters, and many other streaming platforms. Plus, Never on the Backfoot is now on YouTube, so don’t forget to

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339. Inside The WPL 2026 Auctions: How Teams Stack Up, Strategies That Worked & The Shape Of A New Era is an episode from Never on the Backfoot: A Podcast by Neha Shetty.

This episode is 01:33:03 long.

This episode was published on Dec 31, 2025.

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