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WPL Auction 2024: Shabnim Ismail sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 1.20 crore

South African pace bowler Shabnim Ismail was sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 1.20 crore during the 2024 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction held in Mumbai on Saturday.

Published : Dec 09, 2023 16:17 IST - 1 MIN READ

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FILE PHOTO: Shabnim Ismail of South Africa celebrates taking the wicket of Shamima Sultana of Bangladesh during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match between South Africa and Bangladesh at Newlands Cricket Ground.
FILE PHOTO: Shabnim Ismail of South Africa celebrates taking the wicket of Shamima Sultana of Bangladesh during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match between South Africa and Bangladesh at Newlands Cricket Ground. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
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FILE PHOTO: Shabnim Ismail of South Africa celebrates taking the wicket of Shamima Sultana of Bangladesh during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match between South Africa and Bangladesh at Newlands Cricket Ground. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

South African pace bowler Shabnim Ismail was sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 1.20 crore during the 2024 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction held in Mumbai on Saturday.

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The 35-year-old was released by UP Warriorz ahead of the second season after being snapped up by the Lucknow-based franchise for Rs. 1 crore.

Ismail represented the Hobart Hurricanes during the 2023 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) picking up 13 wickets in 14 matches with an economy rate of 6.22.

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