Ahead of the auction, Indian legend Mithali Raj leaves the Gujarat Giants, a Women’s Premier League (WPL) team. A major shock given that the finalist for the 2017 Women’s World Cup had a three-year deal to serve as the team’s mentor and advisor. Ahead of the event, the management is making some important decisions.
Following the IPL, the WPL 2025 auction will be held on December 15. Some of the best women’s cricket players from across the globe will compete in this competition, which is in its third edition. It will be fascinating to watch which team advances to the next round of the auction as the top team.
There is still drama that occurs before these events, where decisions must be taken, even though the auction has not yet begun.
The Gujarat Giants made a difficult decision prior to the auction when they announced that former great batter Mithali Raj would not be serving as a mentor and advisor to the team.
When she started working with the Andhra Cricket Association, there were already rumours that she would stay with the squad. She had a three-year contract with the team, so it has still surprised me. In addition to Raj Giants bowling coach Nooshin Al Khadeer, who is presently coaching the India U19 Women’s squad, has also chosen not to extend her contract with the team.
Considering their results in the previous two seasons, the Gujarat Giants team appears to be undergoing some significant adjustments. Due to the Giants’ two consecutive bottom-of-the-table finishes, certain adjustments must be made. Aside from management changes, the squad still has a solid core, as Ashleigh Gardener, Laura Wolvaardt, and Beth Mooney have been kept on.
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