In a surprising turn of events, the uncapped all-rounder Kashvee Gautam became the center of attention as she was picked by the Giants for a whopping 2 crores. This came after Phoebe Litchfield, who was the first player sold in the auction, joined Gujarat Giants for an impressive 1 crore. Following suit, Meghna Singh also joined the Giants, securing a deal worth 30 lakhs.
Gujarat Giants decided to overhaul their entire squad for the WPL 2024 Auction, especially after finishing last in the previous season with just two wins out of eight games. The team was determined to make a strong comeback and invested heavily in Kashvee Gautam, making her the highest-priced player.
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The Giants took a bold step by releasing more than half of their squad members, including four overseas players – Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, and Sophia Dunkley. Despite their struggles in the last season, Gujarat Giants entered the auction with a significant budget, allowing them to make impactful bids and pursue a strategic approach.
Beth Mooney, who faced an injury in the previous season, was retained along with her replacement Laura Wolvaardt. With the largest purse of Rs 5.95 crore among the five teams, Gujarat Giants aimed to fill up 10 vacant slots, including three overseas players.
The team's approach indicated a clear intention to rebuild and strengthen their lineup for the upcoming season. Despite the challenges faced in the previous edition, Gujarat Giants seemed well-prepared to make calculated decisions in the auction, emphasising their commitment to turning the tide and competing fiercely in WPL 2024.
Retained Players: Ashleigh Gardner*, Beth Mooney*, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt*, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer
New players: Phoebe Litchfield (Australia, Rs 1 crore), Meghna Singh (India, Rs 30 lakh), Trisha Poojitha (India, Rs 10 lakh), Kashvee Gautam (India, Rs 2 crore), Priya Mishra (India, Rs 20 lakh), Lauren Cheatle (Australia, Rs 30 lakh), Kathryn Bryce (Scotland, Rs 10 lakh), Veda Krishnamurthy (India, Rs 30 lakh), Tarannum Pathan (India, Rs 10 lakh)
Gujarat Giants squad for WPL 2024:
Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Lauren Cheatle, Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap.
Released Players: Annabel Sutherland*, Ashwani Kumari, Georgia Wareham*, Hurley Gala, Kim Garth*, Mansi Joshi, Monica Patel, Parunika Sisodia, Sabbineni Meghana, Sophia Dunkley*, Sushma Verma
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