The Gujarat Giants, who paid Rs 2 crore for seam-bowling all-rounder Kashvee Gautam during the WPL Season 2 auction in December, will be looking to her to perform well for the squad that placed fifth in the first competition in 2023. Abhinav Mukund and Saba Karim, experts on Sports18 and JioCinema’s WPL, discussed the significance of Gautam’s selection for the Giants and their pre-tournament lineup. Take-outs:
About Kashvee Gautam’s inclusion, Abhinav Mukund said:
Perhaps she wasn’t quite as fast with the ball the year before, but this year she’s been outstanding with the new ball. The Gujarat Giants were searching for a new-ball bowler, and they have found one. Their international players are all excellent. In addition to Laura Wolvaardt and Kathryn Bryce, they have Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner. Dayalan Hemalatha and Sneh Rana’s experience will undoubtedly be useful, as I believe the young Indian players they selected lack sufficient experience.
Regarding Kashvee Gautam and Phoebe Litchfield, Saba Karim: Despite their youth, both will concentrate on keeping the top-order in check. This team seems a little top-order heavy, in my opinion. I think the team is a little out of balance. Perhaps, though, you will be able to observe that equilibrium during the camps. The fast bowler Kathryn Bryce has been chosen. They seemed to be trying to make their pace attack stronger.
Gautam and Gujarat Giants mentor Mithali Raj:
Although Kashvee Gautam is still young, we are not focusing just on this season. We have two seasons in front of us. We evaluate the players we choose throughout the course of two seasons. It’s an investment for the upcoming seasons, even if she offers us dull performances. She is a bowler, a batter, and a very good fielder who is considered for the Indian team. That greatly enhances her talent.
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