At 16 years old, Deeya Yadav has scripted history by becoming the **youngest player ever purchased** at the Women’s Premier League auction. This milestone comes under the spotlight of the Women’s Premier League, a top-tier T20 league run by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, often referred to as WPL.
A record-breaking moment
* Deeya entered the auction as a prodigious domestic talent.
* She was picked by the Mumbai Indians Women, one of the strongest and most successful franchises in the league.
* Known for being an all-round cricketer, she bowls off-spin and bats in the middle order, bringing maturity beyond her age to the field.
Journey so far
Deeya Yadav is a rising Indian cricket prospect who has represented age-group cricket and impressed selectors with her disciplined bowling, calm temperament, and tactical awareness. Her buy marks not just a personal high but a big shift toward scouting young, long-term talent in women’s cricket.
Her selection signals:
🔹 Growing investment in women’s cricket
🔹 Confidence in teenage talent handling big leagues
🔹 Bigger opportunities beyond senior domestic circuits
Expect:
* Specialized development under elite coaches at Mumbai Indians
* A possible debut in WPL soon, depending on team strategy
* Massive inspiration for young girls aiming for pro cricket
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