The Gujarat Giants Women’s squad struggled in the debut season of the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2023, finishing last in the table. WPL 2023 proved to be a forgettable season for the Gujarat Giants Women’s team as they struggled to find their footing, ultimately finishing in the last position.
In preparation for WPL 2024, the Gujarat Giants Women have made a strategic move by retaining eight players, with a focus on preserving their core talents. Star players like Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Harleen Deol, and Laura Wolvaardt are among those retained.
In a surprising move, the Gujarat Giants Women’s team has released a total of 11 players from their squad ahead of WPL 2024. This bold decision underscores their commitment to rebuilding and creating a team that can compete at the highest level.
Gujarat Giants Women Retained Players List
| Player | Nationality | Role | Price |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Australia | All-Rounder | ₹3.2 Crore |
| Beth Mooney | Australia | Wicket-Keeper | ₹2.2 Crore |
| Harleen Deol | India | All-Rounder | ₹40 Lakh |
| Deandra Dottin | West Indies | All-Rounder | ₹60 Lakh |
| Sneh Rana | India | All-Rounder | ₹75 Lakh |
| Dayalan Hemalatha | India | All-Rounder | ₹30 Lakh |
| Tanuja Kanwer | India | All-Rounder | ₹50 Lakh |
| Shabnam Md Shakeel | India | Bowler | ₹10 Lakh |
Our lionesses are back and ready to roar! 🧡🤩
Presenting our retained #Giants for WPL Season 2. 🙌🏻#GujaratGaints #Cricket #BringItOn #Adani pic.twitter.com/asBEuKkLFg
— Gujarat Giants (WPL) (@Giant_Cricket) October 19, 2023
Gujarat Giants Women Released Players List
- Annabel Sutherland
- Ashwani Kumari
- Georgia Wareham
- Hurley Gala
- Kim Garth
- Mansi Joshi
- Monica Patel
- Parunika Sisodia
- Sabbineni Meghana
- Sophia Dunkley
- Sushma Verma
Gujarat Giants Women Current Squad
Beth Mooney (C), Ashleigh Gardner, Laura Wolvaardt, Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, Sneh Rana, Dayalan Hemalatha, Tanuja Kanwer, Shabnam Md Shakeel.
Gujarat Giants Women Purse Balance
Gujarat Giants Women purse balance ahead of WPL 2024 Auction: ₹ 5.95 crore
Player slots left: 10
