Lanning, Kapp & Mandhana - who are the India and overseas stars in WPL?

As has become the norm, a host of the world's best women's cricketers are joining India's array of stars in the fourth edition of the Women's Premier League.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will again be led by India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, while bowler Amanjot Kaur will be joined by returning overseas players Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews and Shabnim Ismail.

They will also be joined by exciting 20-year-old Australia seamer Milly Illingworth, who will make her tournament debut.

Last year's beaten finalists Delhi Capitals have had a reshuffle. India's Jemimah Rodrigues takes over the captaincy and is joined by Shafali Verma, N Charani and Sneh Rana.

South Africa all-rounder Marianne Kapp returns and is joined by Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee, while Australia's Alana King has joined as a replacement player.

Australia's Lucy Hamilton, 19, was also picked up by the Capitals for the first time.

Former Australia captain Meg Lanning was released by the Capitals, but has been signed by UP Warriorz and will captain them.

She's joined by India all-rounder Deepti Sharma and overseas players Phoebe Litchfield, Chloe Tryon and Deandra Dottin.

India opener Smriti Mandhana will captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru and is joined by compatriot Richa Ghosh and Australia's Grace Harris and Georgia Voll and South Africa powerhouse all-rounder Nadine de Klerk.

There's an Australian feel at Gujarat Giants with all-rounder Ash Gardner leading the side and she is joined by Beth Mooney, Georgia Wareham and Kim Garth.

New Zealand's Sophie Devine rounds off their overseas picks, while Yastika Bhatia and Renuka Singh are their standout India names.