Dani Wyatt, the talented English batter, has been traded from the UP Warriorz to the Royal Challengers Bangalore for the upcoming Women's Premier League season. This move was officially announced by the league on Wednesday.
Wyatt is a seasoned international cricketer with 258 matches under her belt for England. She recently represented her country at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup held in the United Arab Emirates.
“Originally acquired by UPW in the auction for INR 30 lakhs, Wyatt will move to RCB at her existing fee. Wyatt brings a wealth of experience to RCB, having played 164 T20 Internationals (T20Is) for England - the highest number for any English player in the T20I format,” an official WPL release read.
"Danielle is a game-changer and a phenomenal athlete. Her skills and competitive spirit align perfectly with our team's vision. We are excited to welcome her to the RCB and look forward to the energy she will bring to the squad," skipper Smriti Mandhana said in an RCB statement on Wyatt's signing.
Dani Wyatt's arrival at RCB will bolster their team's batting order. She is expected to partner with Smriti Mandhana at the top, potentially leading to changes in RCB's overseas player lineup. Currently, RCB's overseas roster boasts a formidable collection of talent, including T20 World Cup-winning captain Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Heather Knight, Nadine de Klerk, Kate Cross, and Sophie Molineux. Devine, who had previously opened the innings with Mandhana, might now be shifted down the order to accommodate Wyatt-Hodge. This decision could be influenced by Devine's recent batting position in the New Zealand team.
