Tara Norris traded from UP Warriorz [Source: AFP]Two-time WPL champions Mumbai Indians have added experienced USA pacer Tara Norris to their roster weeks ahead of the WPL 2027 auction. This will be the third Indian franchise Norris will represent in five seasons of the competition.The trade comes days after all WPL sides confirmed their released and retained list of players for the mini auction. The Mumbai Indians let go of six stars, making room for Norris.Tara Norris heads to MIOn Monday afternoon, the WPL's official website and socials confirmed the trade of Tara Norris from UP Warriorz to Mumbai Indians for the upcoming season. The left-arm pacer joins MI at her existing fee of INR 10 lakhs.In the inaugural season of the WPL in 2023, Tara Norris became the first Associate Nations player picked up in the league when the Delhi Capitals raised the paddle for her. After missing the 2024 and 2025 seasons, she was bought by the UP Warriorz in 2026; however, did not feature for them at all.ALSO READWPL 2027 Auction: Player Slots, Remaining Purse Value Of Every TeamTara Norris' inclusion makes her one of the overseas pace bowling option alongside Nicola Carey, who picked 7 wickets last season. Following the trade, MI now have a maximum capacity of 6 spots to fill from the auction on October 28.Tara Norris' WPL recordAfter being bought by the Capitals for WPL 2023, the left-arm bowler made 5 appearances for them in the season before she was released. She picked 7 wickets in the season, conceding 8.09 runs per over in the 11 overs she bowled across the competition.Notably, she picked her WPL career best of 5/29 in that seeason in her 4 overs against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Brabourne Stadium. This was the first five-wicket haul in the history of the league.Apart from her WPL exploits, she has played 31 matches in The Hundred, picking 16 wickets at a good economy rate of 7.57, having represented three different franchises. For USA, Tara Norris has 21 scalps in 17 T20Is, conceding 3.76 runs per over.ALSO READAbhishek Sharma Record At Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad Ahead Of IND vs WI 4th T20I
