The The Hundred 2026 women’s auction brought strong representation from Indian cricketers, with nine players securing contracts across six different teams. The auction, held on March 11, marked an important moment for Indian women’s cricket as several players attracted interest from franchises.
Leading the list was Smriti Mandhana, who joined Manchester Super Giants as a direct pre-auction signing. The Indian star opener received one of the highest contracts among overseas players.
Interestingly, while Indian women players attracted several bids, no Indian players were part of the men’s auction list, as teams focused on other international options for the upcoming season.
Overall, franchises spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on Indian players, showing their growing importance in global franchise leagues.
Full List of Indian Players in The Hundred 2026
Nine Indian women cricketers will participate in the upcoming edition of The Hundred. They will represent eight different teams during the tournament.
| Player | Team | Price | Role | Signing Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Manchester Super Giants | £90,000 | Opening Batter | Direct Signing |
| Deepti Sharma | Sunrisers Leeds | £27,500 | Spin All-Rounder | Auction |
| Richa Ghosh | Manchester Super Giants | £50,000 | Wicketkeeper Batter | Auction |
| Pooja Vastrakar | Birmingham Phoenix | £27,500 | Pace All-Rounder | Auction |
| Asha Sobhana | Trent Rockets | £15,000 | Leg Spinner | Auction |
| Nandani Sharma | Welsh Fire | £15,000 | Fast Bowler | Auction |
| Kiran Navgire | London Spirit | £37,500 | Top-Order Batter | Auction |
| Sneh Rana | Southern Brave | £27,500 | Spin All-Rounder | Auction |
| Shweta Sehrawat | MI London | £15,000 | Middle-Order Batter | Auction |
These players will join international stars in the tournament, strengthening the competition’s global appeal.
Smriti Mandhana Leads the Indian Signings
Among the Indian players, Smriti Mandhana emerged as the biggest signing ahead of the tournament. She was secured by Manchester Super Giants as a direct signing before the auction.
Mandhana is expected to play a key role at the top of the order and could also take on leadership responsibilities for the team. Her experience in international cricket and franchise tournaments makes her one of the most valuable players in the competition.
Another important signing for Manchester Super Giants was Richa Ghosh, who joins the team as an explosive wicketkeeper-batter capable of finishing games quickly.
Key Indian All-Rounders Add Balance to Teams
Several Indian all-rounders were also picked during the auction, giving teams additional balance in both batting and bowling departments.
Deepti Sharma, known for her spin bowling and lower-order batting, joined Sunrisers Leeds. Meanwhile, Pooja Vastrakar was signed by Birmingham Phoenix as a pace-bowling all-rounder who can contribute with the bat as well.
Sneh Rana will represent Southern Brave, bringing her experience as an off-spin bowling all-rounder.
These players are expected to play important roles during the tournament.
Indian Batters and Bowlers Across Different Teams
Apart from Mandhana and Ghosh, several other Indian players were signed by different franchises.
Kiran Navgire joined London Spirit as a powerful top-order batter, while Shweta Sehrawat was picked by MI London as a middle-order option.
In the bowling department, Asha Sobhana will represent Trent Rockets, while Nandani Sharma has been signed by Welsh Fire as a fast bowler.
This spread across teams highlights the demand for Indian players in global franchise competitions.
The Hundred 2026 Tournament Details
The upcoming edition of The Hundred is scheduled to run from July 21 to August 16, 2026. The tournament will feature eight teams competing in the unique 100-ball cricket format.
Each squad includes a limited number of overseas players, which makes international signings highly valuable. The presence of multiple Indian cricketers will add further excitement to the competition.
With star players like Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh in action, Indian fans will have plenty of reasons to follow the tournament closely when it begins later this year.
