The Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Giants have made new signings as Kanika Ahuja and Kashvee Gautam have been ruled out of the upcoming season of WPL. Kanika was half of the Banglore franchise within the first version of the event, whereas Kashvee was set to make her maiden look for the Giants.ÂÂ
Kashvee grew to become the costliest uncapped Indian after being roped in by the Giants for Rs. 2 crore for the upcoming season. Notably, Kanika was picked for Rs 35 lakhs on the inaugural version of the event.
The two franchises have made new signings with Bangalore roping in left-arm pacer Shradda Pokharkhar, whereas the Giants bringing in bowling all-rounder Sayali Sathgare. Both the gamers have been introduced for the reserve worth of Rs 10 lakhs.ÂÂ
RCB additionally shared the event on their social media. “This just in. We welcome left-arm pacer Shradda Pokharkhar to our Class Of 2024. She replaces Kanika Ahuja, who has been ruled out of #WPL2024 due to a stress fracture. Shradda’s impressive domestic performances and experience with the India senior side as a net bowler make her a valuable addition to the Red & Gold,” RCB wrote on X.
Kashvee’s absence is a significant blow for the Giants as she was in a superb run on the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy final yr in November, selecting 12 wickets in seven matches. She was additionally half of the India A sequence in opposition to England A.
Notably, Kanika was a daily half of the Bangalore facet, that includes in seven of the eight video games final yr. She scored 98 runs and picked 2 wickets. Kanika was additionally the Player of the Match in RCB’s sport in opposition to UP Warriorz when she scored a 32-ball 46.
The upcoming version of the event will kickstart on February 23 with final yr’s finalists Mumbai Indians Women taking up Delhi Capitals Women on the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
