Gujarat Giants WPL 2026 Retentions: A Big Reset Before Mega Auction – Ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction, the Gujarat Giants (GG-W) made one of the boldest decisions of the season by retaining only two core players. With the mega auction scheduled for November 27 in New Delhi, the franchise entered the new cycle with a clear intention: a full rebuild.
The Giants skipped the option to retain up to five players, instead choosing to keep their two most valuable overseas stars — Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney. This move opened maximum space in the purse and allowed the management to rebuild the squad from the ground up.
Their decision proved strategic and successful, as Gujarat Giants went on to complete a full 18-member squad during the mega auction.
Gujarat Giants WPL 2026 Retained Players (Final)
The Giants retained only two overseas match-winners:
| Sr. No. | Player Name | Player Type | Retention Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashleigh Gardner | Overseas All-Rounder | ₹3.50 crore |
| 2 | Beth Mooney | Overseas Wicketkeeper | ₹2.50 crore |
Total retention deduction: ₹6.00 crore
Purse available before auction: ₹9.00 crore
Purse remaining after auction: ₹0.15 crore
RTM Cards available: 3 (used at auction)
Head coach Michael Klinger noted that retaining only two players created “maximum auction flexibility” — a strategy that paid off brilliantly in the 2026 mega auction.
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Gujarat Giants WPL 2026 Released Players (Before Auction)
To rebuild from scratch, Gujarat Giants released nearly their entire squad, parting ways with major Indian names and overseas stars.
GG WPL 2026 Full Released Players List
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Deandra Dottin
- Harleen Deol
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Priya Mishra
- Saima Thakor
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Kashvee Gautam
- Mannat Kashyap
- Simran Shaikh
- Meghna Singh
- Sayali Satghare
- Prakashika Naik
- Tanuja Kanwar
- Shabnam Shakil
Releasing big names like Wolvaardt, Litchfield, Harleen, and Dottin showed the franchise’s commitment to a complete rebuild.
Gujarat Giants WPL 2026 Mega Auction – Final Squad (Updated)
Gujarat Giants executed one of the strongest, most balanced auctions of WPL 2026 — completing all 18 slots with a powerful mix of all-rounders, batters, bowlers, and wicketkeepers.
| Player | Type | Base Price | Sold For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Devine | All-Rounder | ₹50 lakh | ₹2.00 crore |
| Georgia Wareham | All-Rounder | ₹50 lakh | ₹1.00 crore |
| Bharti Fulmali | Batter | ₹30 lakh | ₹70 lakh |
| Kashvee Gautam | All-Rounder | ₹30 lakh | ₹65 lakh |
| Renuka Singh | Bowler | ₹40 lakh | ₹60 lakh |
| Yastika Bhatia | Wicketkeeper | ₹30 lakh | ₹50 lakh |
| Kim Garth | All-Rounder | ₹50 lakh | ₹50 lakh |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | Batter | ₹50 lakh | ₹50 lakh |
| Tanuja Kanwar | All-Rounder | ₹30 lakh | ₹45 lakh |
| Anushka Sharma | All-Rounder | ₹10 lakh | ₹45 lakh |
| Rajeshwari Gayakwad | Bowler | ₹40 lakh | ₹40 lakh |
| Kanika Ahuja | All-Rounder | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| Titas Sadhu | Bowler | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| Ayushi Soni | All-Rounder | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| Happy Kumari | Bowler | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| Shivani Singh | Batter | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
Purse Spent: ₹14.85 crore
Purse Remaining: ₹0.15 crore
Total Players: 18/18
Overseas Players: 6/6
Final Gujarat Giants Squad for WPL 2026
Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Renuka Singh, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Kim Garth, Yastika Bhatia, Tanuja Kanwar, Anushka Sharma, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Titas Sadhu, Kanika Ahuja, Ayushi Soni, Happy Kumari, Shivani Singh
Gujarat Giants WPL 2026 Team Snapshot
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Retained Players | 2 |
| Released Players | 15+ |
| Total Players Bought in Auction | 16 |
| Purse Spent | ₹14.85 crore |
| Purse Remaining | ₹0.15 crore |
| RTM Cards | 3 (used) |
| Final Squad Strength | 18/18 |
Gujarat Giants have built a far stronger squad than previous seasons, with powerful batting options, a deep all-rounder pool, and a well-balanced bowling attack.
Conclusion
Gujarat Giants made one of the most impactful turnarounds ahead of WPL 2026. From retaining only two players to building a full 18-member squad with strong domestic and overseas talent, the franchise has executed a perfect rebuild.
With Gardner and Mooney leading the charge and a dynamic group of all-rounders and bowlers added at the auction, the Giants are now one of the most well-balanced and competitive teams heading into WPL 2026.
