Cricket-Mandhana, Sciver-Brunt and Gardner strike it rich in WPL auction

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Women's One Day International Series - England v India - Lords, London, Britain - September 24, 2022 India's Smriti Mandhana in action Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

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MUMBAI (Reuters) - India opener Smriti Mandhana, England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt and Australia's Ashleigh Gardner struck it rich in Monday's player auction for the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) next month.