GUJARAT GIANTS (WPL)
GUJARAT GIANTS (WPL) In October 2022, the BCCI announced its intentions to hold a five-team women's franchise cricket tournament in March 2023. The tournament was named the Women's Premier League in January 2023, with investors buying the rights to franchises through a closed bidding process during the same month. Adani Group, the owners of the Gujarat Giants kabaddi team, bought the rights to one of the franchises. On January 30, 2023, Mithali Raj joined Gujarat Giants as a mentor. In February 2023, Rachael Haynes was announced as head coach of the side. The inaugural player auction for the WPL was held on February 13, 2023, with Gujarat Giants signing 18 players for their squad. Its crest has a roaring lioness with the name of the team written in shades of orange in square sans serif italic text with round corners.