Gujarat Giants (WPL)
The Gujarat Giants are an Indian women's cricket team that compete in the Women's Premier League (WPL), based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The team is owned by Adani Group. The team is coached by Rachael Haynes, and their squad was assembled at the inaugural WPL player auction in February 2023.
League | Women's Premier League | |
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Personnel | ||
Captain | Sneh Rana[lower-alpha 1] | |
Coach | Rachael Haynes | |
Owner | Adani Group | |
Team information | ||
Colours | Orange Yellow | |
Established | 2023 | |
History | ||
WPL wins | 0 | |
Official website | Gujarat Giants | |
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History
In October 2022, the BCCI announced its intentions to hold a five-team women's franchise cricket tournament in March 2023.[1] The tournament was named the Women's Premier League in January 2023, with investors buying the rights to franchises through a closed bidding process during the same month.[2] Adani Group, the owners of the Gujarat Giants kabaddi team, bought the rights to one of the franchises.[2]
On 30 January 2023, Mithali Raj joined Gujarat Giants as a mentor.[3]
In February 2023, Rachael Haynes was announced as head coach of the side.[4] The inaugural player auction for the WPL was held on 13 February 2023, with Gujarat Giants signing 18 players for their squad.[5] The side finished bottom of the group stage at the inaugural tournament.[6]
Current squad
As per 2023 season.[5] Players in bold have international caps. * denotes a player who is unavailable for the rest of the season.
Name | Nationality | Birth date | Batting style | Bowling style | Notes |
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Batters | |||||
Harleen Deol | India | 21 June 1998 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | |
Sophia Dunkley | England | 16 July 1998 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Overseas player |
Sabbhineni Meghana | India | 7 June 1996 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | 26 April 1999 | Right-handed | – | Overseas player; injury replacement player |
All-rounders | |||||
Deandra Dottin | West Indies | 21 June 1991 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Overseas player; ruled out due to injury |
Hurley Gala | India | 19 September 2006 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
Ashleigh Gardner | Australia | 15 April 1997 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Vice-captain[lower-alpha 1]; overseas player |
Kim Garth | Australia[lower-alpha 2] | 25 April 1996 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Overseas player; injury replacement player |
Dayalan Hemalatha | India | 29 September 1994 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | |
Ashwani Kumari | India | 25 August 1997 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
Sneh Rana | India | 18 February 1994 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Captain[lower-alpha 1] |
Annabel Sutherland | Australia | 12 October 2001 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Overseas player |
Wicket-keepers | |||||
Beth Mooney | Australia | 14 January 1994 | Left-handed | – | Overseas player; ruled out due to injury |
Sushma Verma | India | 5 November 1992 | Right-handed | – | |
Bowlers | |||||
Mansi Joshi | India | 18 August 1993 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
Tanuja Kanwar | India | 28 January 1998 | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | |
Monica Patel | India | 26 April 1999 | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | |
Shabnam Shakil | India | 17 June 2007 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
Parunika Sisodia | India | 1 September 2005 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | |
Georgia Wareham | Australia | 23 May 1999 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Overseas player |
Support Staff
Position | Name |
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Head coach | Rachael Haynes |
Batting coach | Tushar Arothe |
Bowling coach | Nooshin Al Khadeer |
Fielding coach | Gavan Twining |
Mentor | Mithali Raj |
Source: Official website[7]
Kit manufacturers and sponsors
Year | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (front) | Shirt sponsor (back) | Chest Branding |
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2023 | T10 Sports | Ambuja Cements | Fortune | Tata Capital |
Source: Official website[8]
Seasons
Year | League table standing | Final standing |
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2023 | 5th out of 5 | League Stage |
Notes
- Sneh Rana, the original vice-captain, was promoted to captain for the rest of the 2023 season after the originally appointed captain Beth Mooney was ruled out due to injury. Ashleigh Gardner was appointed as the vice-captain.
- Garth has also played international cricket for Ireland.
References
- "Inaugural Women's IPL likely to be played from March 3 to 26". ESPNcricinfo. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- "Owners of Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, RCB win bids to own Women's Premier League teams". ESPNcricinfo. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- "WPL: Rachael Haynes joins Gujarat Giants as head coach". ESPNcricinfo. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
- "WPL: Rachael Haynes joins Gujarat Giants as head coach". ESPNcricinfo. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- "Bid-by-bid updates - 2023 WPL auction". ESPNcricinfo. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- "Women's Premier League 2022/23 - Table". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- "Adani Sportsline appoints Rachael Haynes, Nooshin Al Khadeer and Tushar Arothe as coaches for WPL team". Adani sportsline. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- "Gujarat Giants WPL 2023 Jersey Reveal". Gujarat Giants. Retrieved 27 March 2023.