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The TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 auction commenced in Mumbai on December 9, marking the beginning of an intense bidding war among the five franchises. With 165 players up for grabs, including 104 Indian players and 6𓄧1 overseas talents, the event promises exciting prospects for the participating teams.
Delhi Capitals bag Annabel Sutherland
Australia’s dynamic all-rounder, Annabel Sutherland, emerged as a star attraction at the WPL 2024 auction. The bidding war for Sutherland unfolded as franchises vied for her services. In the end, Delhi Capitals secured the coveted player, sealing the deal with a sub𝓀stantial bid of INR 2 crore.
Sutherland’s all-round prowess
Known for her aggressive style and all-round abilities, Sutherland’s acquisition by Delhi Capitals signifies their strategic move to bolster their squad for the upcoming season. Despite a challenging season with Gujarat Giants in 2023, where she scored 28 runs from 4 games and took 3 wickets, Sutherland’s international track record and potential make her a top-quality addition.
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International credentials
Sutherland has represented Australia in 22 Women’s T20Is, showcasing her versatility with both bat and ball. With 97 runs and 10 wickets to her name in the shortest format, she adds valuable experience and skill to the Delhi Capitals’ lineup.
The news of Delhi Capitals securing Sutherland triggered a flurry of reactions onꦑ Twitter. Cricket enthusiasts and fans🌳 took to the platform to express their thoughts on the high-profile signing.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Woweee!
A bidding war for Annabel Sutherland as she becomes the equal second-highest Aussie sold⛄ (local currency), goi༒ng to Delhi Capitals for $364,000 AUD!!
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
Annabel Sutherland wiܫll♔ be playing for Delhi Capitals in WPL 2024.
– Delhi got her for 2 Crores…!!!!
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Annabel Sutherland sold to Delhi Capitals at 2cr.
The biggest buy of the day…!!!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
A🌃nnabel Sutherland sold to Delhi Capitals at 2cr.
— Lucifer 45 (@AayanSharma45)
Annabel Sutherland is the Biggest buy so far wit🌊h Rs 2 cror⛎e by Delhi Capitals
— Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya)
Annabel Sutherland g𝓰oes to Delhi Capitals for 2🌟 Crore 👀👀🔥🔥
— CricShyr (@SAWAN_1829)
Annabel Sutherland Will Play For Delhi Capitals in WPL 2024 foꦕr 2 Crores 🔥
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation)
Annabel Sutherland sold to Delhi Capitals
— Sachin Kumar Vishwakarma (@apna💃sachi🍬nkumar)
Annabel Sutherland sold to Delhi Capitals at 2cr. Is This biggest buy of the day…!!!
— Cypher (@cypher_twitty)
Annabel Sutherland sold to Delhi Capitals for '2 CRORE' 😲
— cricketuncut (@cricketunc89165)
Annabel Sutherland sold to Delhi Capitals at 2cr.
The biggest buy of the day… So far
— Amjad (@amjadxOp)
Annabel Sutherland sold to Delhi Capitals at 2cr.
The biggest buy of the day…
— Fourth Umpire (@UmpireFourth)
Bidding war for Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland and she eventually goes to Del🥃hi Capitals for INR 2 crore.
— Avinash Kr Atish (@AtishAvinash)
Annabel Sutherland will be playing for Delhi capitals.
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In 2cr
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.— crictaker (@itz_____Tejpal)
Annabel Sutherland sold to DC women for 2cr
— cric_mawa (@cric_mawa_twts)
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