Poonam Yadav was bought at her base price of INR 30 lakh by the Delhi Capitals in the first-ever TATA WPL auction. The wily leg-spinner has formed a potent force in India's spin cabinet over the years, with her flight and googly being her biggest weapons. With over 100 international matches, Yadav is one of only three Indian bowlers to have picked more than 90 T20I wickets. The UP-born spinner, who has played only three TATA WPL matches so far, was released by DC ahead of the 2025 season.