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ODI World Cup: While the euphoria of India’s historic Women’s ODI World Cup triumph in Navi Mumbai still energises fans, the aftermath has sparked a shimmering windfall.

The championship-winning Indian team members are featured in high-profile endorsements for various products, invited to numerous universities for thought-provoking speeches, appear as special guests on talk shows, and are seen sporting radiant smiles on various posters.

Hence, it won’t come as a surprise if the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) mega auction, set to be held in New Delhi on Thursday, sees several World Cup-winning players earn a big payday. With several World Cup-winning players back in the pool, all five franchises will be devising strategies to secure these marquee players and then set the stage for them to command premium pay checks.