WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants have made an enormous change to their squad as injured captain Beth Mooney has been ruled out of the remainder of Women’s Premier League 2023. Mooney sustained an harm in the course of the Giants’ first sport of the tournament in opposition to Mumbai Indians on March 4. Notably, Indian spin-allrounder Sneh Rana has recieved a promotion as she’s going to captain the aspect for the full season.
Mooney suffered a knee harm whereas batting in the course of the tournament opener on the DY Patil Stadium. She will miss the motion however is wanting for a robust comeback subsequent season. “I was really looking forward to the maiden WPL season with the Adani Gujarat Giants. But unfortunately, injuries are part and parcel of the sport and I am gutted to be missing the remainder of the season,” Mooney mentioned in a launch.
“I, however, will be keeping a close eye on the team’s performance from afar and will be rooting for them every single day. “And although I will likely be away from the sector of play for the remaining of the season, I’m wanting ahead to coming again stronger, fitter and I’ll undoubtedly be hungrier subsequent season,” she added.
Head coach Rachael Haynes additionally wished a speedy restoration to Mooney. “Skipper Beth Mooney was definitely one of the most bankable players in the team and she will be sorely missed. We wish her a speedy recovery and I am sure she will make her mark in the upcoming season,” mentioned Rachael Haynes, head coach of Gujarat Giants. “We welcome Laura to the squad and look forward to bring in some of the best cricketing action in the maiden WPL season,” she added.Â
Sneh Rana to get promotion
Meanwhile, Indian spin all-rounder, Sneh Rana will likely be promoted to captain the group in Mooney’s absence. Rana has led the group within the two matches in absence of Mooney. In her first full match as captain, Giants down in opposition to UP Warrioz by 3 wickets however received their subsequent sport in opposition to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 11 runs.
