Mithali Raj has parted ways with Gujarat Titans as mentor and advisor before WPL 2025 auction. After disappointing performance in the two seasons, the former Indian captain joined a new venture as Andhra Cricket Association mentorship.
Mithali Raj Left Gujarat Titans
Indian former cricketer and captain, Mithali Raj stepped down as Gujarat Titans mentor and advisor ahead of WPL 2025 auction. This decision came after the franchise’s poor performance in the last two seasons. Gujarat Titans has ended both their seasons by being at the bottom of the points table.
According to reports, Mithali Raj was signed for 3 years by the Gujarat Titans, but she parted ways earlier. Mithali Raj has now joined Andhra Cricket Association as a mentor and consultant for women’s cricket operations.
Coach Changes In Gujarat Titans
Gujarat Titans bowling coach Nooshin Al Khadeer along with Mithali Raj has also chosen to not renew her two-year contract. Nooshin, played a key role in developing young talents, is now coaching India’s Under-19 Women’s team.
However, other coaching members of Gujarat Titans, such as head coach Michael Klinger and fielding coach Carl Hopkinson will continue their current roles.
WPL 2025 Auction
The WPL 2025 auction is set to take place in Bengaluru on December 15, 2024. Total 120 players have been shortlisted, including 91 Indian players and 29 overseas cricketers. Among them 9 players are capped, while the overseas section has 8 uncapped players.
With only 19 slots remaining across all franchises, including 5 for overseas players, teams will be looking to make smart buys to strengthen their squads.
In November 2024, WPL teams announced their retained players names. Total 71 players were retained including 21 overseas players.
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Here is the list of retained players bb all WPL teams:
1. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Retained Players:
- Alice Capsey*
- Annabel Sutherland*
- Arundhati Reddy
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Jess Jonassen*
- Marizanne Kapp*
- Meg Lanning*
- Minnu Mani
- Radha Yadav
- Shafali Verma
- Shikha Pandey
- Sneha Deepthi
- Taniyaa Bhatia
- Titas Sadhu
2. Gujarat Giants (GG)
Retained Players:
- Ashleigh Gardner*
- Beth Mooney*
- Bharti Fulmali
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Harleen Deol
- Kashvee Gautam
- Laura Wolvaardt*
- Mannat Kashyap
- Meghna Singh
- Phoebe Litchfield*
- Priya Mishra
- Sayali Satghare
- Shabnam Shakil
- Tanuja Kanwer
3. Mumbai Indians (MI)
Retained Players:
- Amandeep Kaur
- Amanjot Kaur
- Amelia Kerr*
- Chloe Tryon*
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Hayley Matthews*
- Jintimani Kalita
- Keerthana Balakrishnan
- Natalie Sciver*
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Sajeevan Sajana
- Saika Ishaque
- Shabnim Ismail*
- Yastika Bhatia
4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Retained Players:
- Asha Shobana
- Dani Wyatt*
- Ekta Bisht
- Ellyse Perry*
- Georgia Wareham*
- Kanika Ahuja
- Kate Cross*
- Renuka Singh
- Richa Ghosh
- Sabbhineni Meghana
- Shreyanka Patil
- Smriti Mandhana
- Sophie Devine*
- Sophie Molineux*
5. UP Warriorz (UPW)
Retained Players:
- Alyssa Healy*
- Anjali Sarvani
- Chamari Athapaththu*
- Deepti Sharma
- Gouher Sultana
- Grace Harris*
- Kiran Navgire
- Poonam Khemnar
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad
- Saima Thakor
- Shweta Sehrawat
- Sophie Ecclestone*
- Tahlia McGrath*
- Uma Chetry
- Vrinda Dinesh
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