WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants name Australian legend Rachael Haynes as head coach

Updated : Feb 10, 2023 16:52
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Adani Group-owned Gujarat Giants roped in Australian legend Rachael Haynes as the head coach of the team for the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL).


Rachael will join Indian legend Mithali Raj, who was earlier appointed as Gujarat's mentor and advisor.

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The Ahmedabad-based franchise will look to build the team around the veteran Australian, who won six world titles and was vice-captain of the team from 2017 to 2022 before hanging up her boots late last year.


Giants' have also bolstered their support staff roster with Nooshin Al Khadeer as bowling coach, Tushar Arother as batting coach and Gavan Twining as fielding coach.

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