Women’s Premier League (WPL) franchise Gujarat Giants has retained skipper Ashleigh Gardner ahead of the auction set to take place on November 27 in New Delhi.
Beth Mooney was the only other player retained by last year’s semifinalist, with the Giants opting to release Harleen Deol, Priya Mishra, Saima Thakor, Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield and Laura Wolvaardt.
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BCCI has fixed the auction purse at Rs 15 crore, with different retention slabs – Rs 3.5 crore for Player 1, Rs 2.5 crore for Player 2, Rs 1.75 crore for Player 3, and Rs 1 crore for Player 4.
In the case of a fifth player, the price will be Rs 50 lakh.“If a franchise opts to retain five players, Rs 9.25 crore would be deducted from its purse, while for four, the deduction would be INR 8.75 crore; for three, it would be INR 7.75 crore; for two, INR 6 crore; and for one, INR 3.5 crore,” the communique states.
Gujarat Giants Players Retained
Ashleigh Gardner (Rs.
3.5 crore)Beth Mooney (Rs. 2.5 crore)
Purse remaining: Rs. 9 crore
Head coach Michael Klinger said, “We played an exciting brand of cricket last season, and while parting ways with some players is always tough, it’s part of the league’s evolution. We’ve retained two strong players who reflect our playing ethos, and we’re eager to add fresh energy at the auction to take the team forward.”
Published on Nov 06, 2025
