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Gujarat Giants, owned by Adani Sportsline, have announced their retained players for the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season. The franchise has decided to keep its star players, including captain Beth Mooney and Australian teammate Ashleigh Gardner. This decision comes after a disappointing performance in previous seasons, where the team finished at the bottom of the table.
Gujarat Giants Retain 11 Players for WPL 2025
The Gujarat Giants have retained a total of 11 players, focusing on building a competitive squad. Alongside Mooney and Gardner, they have kept promising talents like Phoebe Litchfield, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Tanuja Kanwer, and Meghna Singh.
However, the franchise has made some tough decisions regarding player releases. They have let go of six players, including notable names such as Sneh Rana and New Zealand pacer Lea Tahuhu. Rana had previously captained the team when Mooney was sidelined due to injury but struggled to make an impact in her performances.
Full List of Gujarat Giants Retained Players: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Mannat Kashyap, Bharti Fulmali, Sayali Satghare.
Gujarat Giants Part Ways with Sneh Rana and Lea Tahuhu
Sneh Rana’s statistics highlight her challenges in the WPL. In 12 matches over two seasons, she managed only six wickets with an average of 52.16 and an economy rate of 9.02. With just 47 runs to her name at an average of 6.71, her contributions fell short of expectations.
Lea Tahuhu also faced difficulties during her time with the Giants. The experienced bowler participated in only two matches last season, claiming one wicket at an economy rate of 7.60. Kathryn Bryce from Scotland was another release; she played eight games last season but averaged just 20.75 with the bat.
Full List of Gujarat Giants Released Players: Sneh Rana, Kathryn Bryce, Trisha Poojitha, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan, Lea Tahuhu.
Coach Michael Klinger Reveals Reason for Releases and Retentions
Gujarat Giants’ head coach Michael Klinger expressed that releasing Rana was a difficult decision. He stated, “Sneh Rana wasn’t guaranteed a spot in our starting XI. Ash Gardner is there, and we have Priya Mishra, an up-and-coming spinner.” Klinger emphasized the need for improvement within the team and acknowledged that tough calls were necessary for future success.
Despite these changes, Gujarat Giants remain hopeful for a turnaround in their performance next season. With a purse value of INR 4.4 crore available for new signings, they aim to strengthen their squad further.
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