Australian all-runder ashleigh gardner has been appointed as the capital giants for the women’s premier league (WPL) 2025. Jarat based franchise.
The decision to change the captain come after two bad seasons for the Gujarat giants. They have finished with the wooden spoon two seasons in a row.
Notably, Gardner was one of the giats best performance over two seasons scoring 324 runs and bagging 17 wickets across the wpl. The no. 1-ranked all rounder in ICC’s Odi Rankings Said That She was excited to lead the team in WPL 2025.
“It is an absolute honour for me to be named the captain of Gujarat Giants. I have loved being a part of this team and I am excited to lead this fantastic group in the upcoming season. We have a great mix of young and experienced players And Planty of Indian Talent in Our Squad.
Meanwhile, Head Coach Michael Klinger said he is looking forward to working with gardner and he called her a fierce competition.
“She is a Fierce Competitor. Her game Awareness, Tactical Acumen, Ability to Inspire Players Make Her The Ideal Choice To Captain Gujarat Giants. A Successful Campaign, “He said.
The head coach is also revised that mooney will continue to have a Leadership Role Within The Team.
“I would like to thank mooney for her highly Valued Leadership. Now, She will be able to focus on wicket and opening the batting lineup. She continues to be a major Leader GROP,” SAID Klinger.
Ahead of the auction for wpl 2025, giants have rejiged their support staff with assistant coach nooshin no khadeer and mentor mentor mithali raj parting ways. Australia Assistant Coach Daniel Marsh Joined as the Batting Coach While Pravin Tambe is the Bowling Coach.