Overview
- The WPL confirmed that Australians Ellyse Perry (RCB) and Annabel Sutherland (Delhi Capitals) withdrew for personal reasons days before the season.
- RCB signed India all-rounder Sayali Satghare at INR 30 lakh, while Delhi Capitals brought in Australia leg-spinner Alana King at INR 60 lakh.
- UP Warriorz replaced USA left-arm seamer Tara Norris with uncapped Australian Charli Knott at INR 10 lakh after Norris was picked for the USA T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal from Jan 18 to Feb 1.
- Both Perry and Sutherland had been retained in November, forcing RCB and DC to recalibrate overseas all-round options at short notice.
- WPL 2026 runs Jan 9–Feb 5 across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara, opening with Mumbai Indians vs RCB at DY Patil Stadium and concluding with the final in Vadodara.