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Mithali Raj has parted ways with Gujarat Titans as a mentor and advisor ahead of the VPL auction 2025. After disappointing performances in two seasons, the former India captain has joined a new venture as the mentor of the Andhra Cricket Association.
Mithali Raj left Gujarat Titans
Indian former cricketer and captain, Mithali Raj stepped down as mentor and advisor to Gujarat Titans ahead of the VPL 2025 auction. This decision followed the poor performance of the franchise in the last two seasons. Gujarat Titans ended both seasons by being at the bottom of the table with a point.
According to reports, Mithali Raj signed a contract with Gujarat Titans for 3 years but she parted ways earlier. Mithali Raj has now joined the Andhra Cricket Association as a mentor and consultant for women’s cricket operations.
Gujarat Titans coaching changes
Gujarat Titans bowling coach Nusheen Al Qadeer, along with Mithali Raj, also decided not to extend her two-year contract. Nushin, who has been instrumental in developing young talent, is now coaching the Indian women’s under-19 team.
However, other coaching staff of Gujarat Titans such as head coach Michael Klinger and coach Carl Hopkinson will continue in their current roles.
VPL 2025 auction
The VPL 2025 auction will be held in Bengaluru on December 15, 2024. A total of 120 players have been shortlisted, including 91 Indian players and 29 overseas cricketers. There are 9 players among them, while the overseas section has 8 players with no limit.
With only 19 spots remaining across all franchises, including 5 for overseas players, teams will be looking to make smart purchases to strengthen their squads.
In November 2024, VPL teams announced the names of their retained players. A total of 71 players were retained, including 21 players from abroad.
ICC Chairman Jai Shah will attend India’s third Test against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane
Here is the list of retained bb players of all VPL teams:
1. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Retained players:
- Alice Capsey*
- Annabelle Sutherland*
- Arundhati Reddy
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Jess Jonassen*
- Marizanne Kapp*
- Meg Lanning*
- From him to Mani
- Radha Yadav
- Shafali Verma
- Shikha Pandey
- Sneha Deepthi
- Tania Bhatia
- Titas Sadhu
2. Gujarat Giants (GG)
Retained players:
- Ashley Gardner*
- Beth Mooney*
- Bharti Fulmali
- Dayalan Hemalatha
- Harleen Deol
- Kashvee Gautam
- Laura Volward*
- Mannat Kashyap
- Meghna Singh
- Phoebe Litchfield*
- Says Mishra
- Sayali Satghare
- Shabnam Shakil
- Tanuja Kanver
3. Mumbai Indians (MI)
Retained players:
- Amandeep Kaur
- Amanjot Kaur
- Amelia Kerr*
- Chloe Tryon*
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Hayley Matthews*
- Kalita brings me closer
- Keerthana Balakrishnan
- Natalie Sciver*
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Sajeevan Sayana
- Saika Ishakue
- Shabnim Ismail*
- Iastika Bhatia
4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Retained players:
- Asha Shobana
- Danny Wyatt*
- Ekta Bisht
- Ellise Perry*
- Georgia Wareham*
- Kanika Ahuja
- kate cross*
- Renuka Singh
- Richa Ghosh
- Meghan’s sister
- Shreyanka Patil
- Smriti Mandhana
- Sophie Devine*
- Sophie Moline*
5. UP Warriors (UPV)
Retained players:
- Alice Healy*
- Anjali Sarwani
- Chamari Atapattu*
- Deepti Sharma
- Gouher Sultana
- Grace Harris*
- Kiran Navgire
- Poonam Khemnar
- Rajeshwari Gaiakwad
- Saima Thakur
- Shweta Sehrawat
- Sophie Eccleston*
- Tahlia McGrath*
- Uma Chetri
- Vrinda Dinesh
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