Retaining gardner

Chief Business Officer: Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants on Thursday announced they have retained Australian players Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney ahead of the 2026 WPL mega auction, with head coach Michael Klinger saying the duo have the qualities which reflect their playing ethos.

Ashleigh captained GG in WPL 2025 and scored 243 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 164 with 18 sixes, the most by any batter in the tournament. She also picked up eight wickets at an economy rate of eight. Beth, meanwhile, amassed 237 runs in nine innings at a healthy strike rate of 128, including registering two half-centuries during the 2025 season.

“We played an exciting brand of cricket last season, and while parting ways with some players is always tough, it’s part of the league’s evolution. We’ve retained two strong players who reflect our playing ethos, and we’re eager to add fresh energy at the auction to take the team forward,” said head coach Michael Klinger in a statement.