Hi there! Welcome to Episode 274 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. As the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) season approaches, anticipation is building around the strategic decisions made by franchises during the retention and release window. 

This critical phase, where teams lock in their core squads and part ways with players, sets the tone for the upcoming season’s dynamics. 

In this review and analysis, we’ll dive into the key trends, standout decisions, and potential impacts of the retention and release choices made by each WPL franchise. From high-profile player movements to tactical reshuffling, this analysis will break down the most significant moves and what they mean for the future of the league. 

On the podcast today for this discussion, we have Janani joining us. She is a Semi-Technical/Mathematical Product Marketer and Sport Enthusiast. She has been following Women’s Cricket for a decade now and loves how the game and the IWCT have grown.

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