Overview
- Aakash Chopra says only one of Georgia Wareham or Kim Garth fits the XI under the current balance, forcing a tough call on structure.
- He argues Gujarat lack settled Indian top-order options compared with Mumbai, Delhi, UP and RCB, urging more batting firepower.
- Chopra notes Yastika Bhatia is returning from injury and not a lock ahead of Richa Ghosh, leaving the local batting core uncertain.
- Veda Krishnamurthy and Saba Karim praise a late surge at the auction, pointing to Beth Mooney, Ash Gardner and INR 2 crore buy Sophie Devine as batting anchors.
- The bowling unit draws plaudits for depth and experience with Renuka Singh Thakur alongside Kashvee Gautam and Titas Sadhu, as the season runs January 9 to February 5.