Franchises in the Women's Premier League may face difficult decisions soon, as a list of five players suggests some releases could come back to haunt their owners at the auction. Grace Harris and Sneh Rana are among the names raising eyebrows as teams weigh which contracts to let go.

Releasing a player is never simple, and this list shows why. A cricketer who looks expendable on paper can become a significant loss once a squad is under pressure, and teams that get that balance wrong may spend the following season searching for the answers they once had within their own group. Auctions reward careful planning, and the franchises that weigh their options thoroughly will be best placed to avoid regret.

For the full breakdown of all five players and the reasoning behind each choice, head to CricTracker.