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Mehluli Sibanda, Sports Editor

ELEVEN members of the Zimbabwe senior national women’s cricket team are part of the Women’s Indian Premier League player auction that is taking place in Mumbai, India on February 13.

Anesu Mushangwe Adelaide Strikers

The Zimbabwean players are part of the 409 cricketers set to go under the hammer at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai next Monday.

Loryn Phiri

A total of 1 525 players registered for the inaugural Women’s Premier League player auction and the final list was trimmed to 409 players.
Out of 409 players, 246 are Indians and 163 are overseas players of which eight cricketers are from associate nations. The total capped players are 202, uncapped players are 199 and eight from associate nations.

A maximum of 90 slots are available with the five teams, with 30 being slotted for overseas players, which means the Zimbabweans are in for some stiff competition at the auction.

Sharne Mayers, Modester Mupachikwa, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, skipper Mary-Anne Musonda, Precious Marange, Kelis Ndhlovu, Ashley Ndiraya, Josephine Nkomo, Loryn Phiri, Nomvelo Sibanda and Audrey Mazvishaya are the Lady Chevrons who made it into the final list for the auction.

Zimbabwean openers Sharne Mayers and Kelis Ndhlovu

In addition, Australia based former Zimbabwe player, Anesu Mushangwe, who plays for the Adelaide Strikers women’s team is also listed for the auction.
The inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League is set to be played in Mumbai from March 4 to 26.
A total of 22 matches will be played with the Brabourne Stadium and D Y Patil Sports Stadium being the venues for the tournament. – @Mdawini_29