WPL 2026 Auction: Why Did Alyssa Healy Go Unsold at Event?

WPL fans were left in shock when World Cup-winning Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy went unsold at the auction. The talented cricketer could not secure a contract at auction after no franchises offered to pay her ₹ 50 lakh base price. Some analysts expected a bidding war for Healy at this auction, but all teams looked to other players for talent, leaving the Aussie out of next season’s WPL.  

Healy is one of the most popular women’s cricketers of all time, and her exclusion from WPL 2026’s roster was an unexpected twist to next season’s competitive lineups.

Why Did Franchises Snub Alyssa Healy at WPL 2026 Auction?

Age

Healy is a senior cricketer, and her age could be a major factor behind franchises not handing her a WPL 2026 contract.

Budget

Healy’s base price ranks high among players at the just-concluded auction. Teams decided to seek other options with lower base prices but with playing abilities similar to Healy’s.

Recent form

Healy has been active for Australia on several fronts in recent months, and the heavy workload may affect her overall form at WPL 2026. Franchises consider several factors like player fitness and longevity potential before handing out contracts.

Avoidance of roster overlap

Several franchises already have capable wicketkeepers and believe including players like Healy will trigger selection headache.

How Many Capped Players Went Unsold at WPL 2026 Auction?

Alyssa Healy is one of 30 capped players who went unsold after the WPL 2026 auction. Other top names like Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sneha Deepthi, Shuchi Upadhyay, Alice Capsey, Saima Thakor, and many more also failed to secure a contract before WPL 2026.

The chances of securing a contract post-auction are quite slim, unless franchises seek replacement players before or during the next WPL season.

How Many Uncapped Players Went Unsold at WPL 2026 Auction?

Franchises showed no keen interest in 31 uncapped players during the WPL 2026 auction. These players will have to ply their trade elsewhere and hope to receive a contract at this event next season.

Which Franchise Gave Healy Her Last WPL Contract Before the 2025 Snub?

Healy signed for the Uttar Pradesh Warriorz (UPW) in 2023 and featured in their lineups on several occasions. UPW selectors decided to go with other options for next season, leaving Healy without a contract for next season.

Full List of Unsold Players after WPL 2026 Auction