Ahead of the start of the Women’s Premier League 2024, Gujarat Giants named Australian batter Beth Mooney as their captain while Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana will serve as her deputy.
Beth Mooney Back as Gujarat Giants Captain
Beth Mooney was appointed captain of Gujarat Giants in the inaugural season of WPL. However, she had to leave the tournament after the first game owing to an injury.
Australian cricketer Beth Mooney who is considered one of the best batters in T20I cricket was part of the team that won the T20 World Cup in 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023. In addition to this, she was also in the squad that won the 2022 ODI World Cup and Gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Speaking on her appointment as captain of the Gujarat Giants for WPL 2024 season she said “I am delighted to be back with Gujarat Giants and grateful for the team’s trust in me. We have a fantastic squad, and I am confident we will put up a good show. It is good WPL will be played in Bengaluru and New Delhi, which are new to the tournament”.
Following Mooney’s unavailability in the last season, Sneh Rana was named the skipper of the team and bagged 6 wickets in 7 innings. She was part of the team that won Silver for India at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
“The second season of WPL will be another festival of cricket. That Beth is back as a skipper is fantastic news, and I will do everything I can to support her. The squad is well-balanced, and we are in a good place as a team,” said Rana.
“Mooney and Rana are stalwarts, and we at Adani Sportsline are delighted to have them leading the team. WPL is an important part of cricketing history, and we are proud to be associated with it. We have some of the best minds in the game working towards a common goal of glory, and I am sure that will be reflected on the field,” said Sanjay Adesara, CBO, Adani Sportsline.
As per WPL 2024 schedule, Gujarat Giants will play their first game of the season against Mumbai Indians Women on February 25 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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