The seasoned Deepti expectedly fetched the big bucks with UP Warriorz using the Right to Match (RTM) card to retain the India all-rounder for a whopping INR 3.20 crore (USD 357,523). She is now the second-highest-paid Indian player in WPL history, just INR 20 lakh (USD 22,345) behind Smriti Mandhana.

WATCH: Cricket World Cup winner Smriti Mandhana says ‘yes’ as bae Palash Muchhal pops the question on one knee; video goes VIRAL

In the viral video, Palash and Smriti walk into the DY Patil Stadium together, where earlier this month, Smriti and her gang, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, scripted history as they lifted the ICC Women’s World Cup.

Ravindra Jadeja joins Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson moves to CSK in blockbuster IPL trade

With the deadline for player retention ending later on Sunday, CSK stalwart Jadeja has switched base to Rajasthan Royals albeit at a much reduced fee, while Samson, who has led RR for four seasons, will be donning the yellow CSK jersey in IPL 2026.

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