She Did It
Karnataka’s 15-Year-Old Uma Kashvi Becomes WPL’s Youngest-Ever Auction Buy
Karnataka all-rounder Uma Kashvi became the WPL’s youngest-ever auction buy after Delhi Capitals signed her for ₹10 lakh at 15.
October 29, 2026
Karnataka all-rounder Uma Kashvi became the WPL’s youngest-ever auction buy after Delhi Capitals signed her for ₹10 lakh at 15.
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