Image: Mithali Raj and the Gujarat Giants have decided to part ways ahead of the WPL 2025 / © The Quint
Mithali Raj recently accepted a new role with the Andhra Cricket Association, which may have influenced her decision to leave the Gujarat Giants just days before the WPL 2025 auction. Her new position likely required her full attention, prompting her departure from the franchise.
Mithali Raj and the Gujarat Giants have mutually agreed to part ways, with official confirmation expected soon. Mithali’s three-year contract ended after just two seasons, during which the Giants finished last in the WPL points table twice. The team’s bowling coach, Nooshin Al Khadeer, has also chosen not to renew her contract.
Beth Mooney (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Phoebe Litchfield, Ashleigh Gardner, Harleen Deol, Dayalan Hemalatha, Tąnuja Kanwer, Mannat Kashyap, Meghna Singh, Shabnam Shakil, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Sayali Satghare.
Nooshin is concentrating on her role as the coach of the India Under-19 Women’s team, prompting her departure from the Gujarat Giants. The team is expected to announce replacements for Nooshin Al Khadeer and Mithali Raj on Thursday, December 12.