Gujarat Giants Spring Big Surprise by Retaining 15 Players Ahead of WPL 2027

Gujarat Giants have retained 15 players ahead of the Women's Premier League 2027 season, releasing only four players. The decision gives Gujarat the highest number of retained players among all franchises, prioritizing squad continuity over a major rebuild. Captain Ashleigh Gardner leads the retained group alongside notable overseas players Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, and Kim Garth.

Key domestic retentions include Renuka Singh Thakur, Yastika Bhatia, Kashvee Gautam, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad. Gardner remains the highest-valued player on the roster at ₹3.50 crore, followed by Mooney at ₹2.50 crore and Devine at ₹2.00 crore. In contrast to Gujarat's 15 retentions, other franchises retained fewer players, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals keeping 13 each.