Ashleigh Gardner will lead the Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2026 season as captain for the second consecutive year, having been retained for INR 3.50 crore. Under her leadership last season, the team finished third in the points table, with Gardner being the leading run-scorer and highest wicket-taker in the team’s history. The franchise made strategic additions at the mega auction to strengthen the squad, including overseas stars and promising Indian talent, gearing up for their opening match against UP Warriorz on January 10 at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
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