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The Hundred Women 2026: England's prestigious 100-ball cricket tournament, The Hundred Women Competition 2026, kicks off on July 21. Four key star players from the Indian women's cricket team are all set to take the field in this exciting tournament, which runs until August 16. Franchises have shown great confidence in Indian players this time around through the auction and direct pre-signing processes.
Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh Reunite at Manchester Super Giants
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The Manchester Super Giants team will be a major attraction this season. Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was directly pre-signed by the team ahead of the tournament. Meanwhile, during the auction, Manchester acquired explosive wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh with a significant bid of £50,000 (approximately ₹61 lakh).
Smriti and Richa, who play together for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL, will now be seen dismantling opposition bowling attacks while wearing the same jersey in 'The Hundred'.
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Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma Secured Big Contracts
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Jemimah Rodrigues (Southern Brave): India's star middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been added to the Southern Brave squad via direct pre-signing ahead of the draft. Jemimah boasts an excellent record in 'The Hundred' and will bolster the team's batting lineup.
Deepti Sharma (Sunrisers Leeds): All-rounder Deepti Sharma was purchased by Sunrisers Leeds (formerly Northern Superchargers) in the auction at a base price of £27,500 (approximately ₹34 lakh). Known for her precise off-spin bowling and explosive lower-order batting, Deepti could prove to be a match-winner for the Sunrisers.
Indian Players in The Hundred Women 2026: Quick Summary
| Player | Team | Contract Type | Amount / Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Manchester Super Giants | Direct Pre-sign | - |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Southern Brave | Direct Pre-sign | - |
| Richa Ghosh | Manchester Super Giants | Auction Draft | £50,000 (~₹61 Lakh) |
| Deepti Sharma | Sunrisers Leeds | Auction Draft | £27,500 (~₹34 Lakh) |
Shafali Verma and Other Big Names Unsold in Draft
While four Indian stars secured teams, Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav, Yastika Bhatia, and N. Sri Charaniwho were part of the World Cup-winning squad, found no buyers in this year's auction and remained unsold. Meanwhile, captain Harmanpreet Kaur was not part of this season's draft.
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