The buzz surrounding the women’s Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auction hit fever pitch in New Delhi, where the four franchises wrapped up their squad-building in a charged, closed-door session. More than 100 female players went under the hammer, with teams making bold yet calculated bids under the INR 2 crore salary cap.
Ranchi Royals will replace defending champion Odisha Warriors in the 2026 season and has retained the core of the Warriors squad.
Final updated squad
Retained – Nandni, Sakshi Rana (Jr Player), Kanika Siwach (Jr Player), Nikki Pradhan (Traded from JSW Soorma Hockey Club), Deepika Soreng (Jr Player – Traded from JSW Soorma Hockey Club), Ishika Chaudhary, Neha Goyal, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal, Beauty DungDung (Traded from Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers), Sangita Kumari (Traded from SG Pipers), Jocelyn Bartram (Overseas), Claire Colwil (Overseas).
New buys – Lucina Von Der Heyde (INR 14 lakh), Agustina Albertarrio (INR 15 lakh), Agostina Alonso (INR 15 lakh), Lalthantluangi (INR 3.10 lakh), Maria Paula Ortiz (INR 10 lakh), Annu (INR 2 lakh), Valerie Magis (INR 5 lakh), Bichu Devi (INR 9.8 lakh)
Published on Sep 24, 2025