Overview
- The team announced Gardner’s appointment via posts on X and Instagram, extending the leadership she assumed in 2025.
- Gardner was retained for Rs 3.50 crore ahead of the auction, placing her among the highest-paid players in the league.
- Gujarat published its 2026 squad, featuring Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh Thakur, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Yastika Bhatia and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
- WPL 2026 begins on January 9 at DY Patil Stadium, with Gujarat opening against UP Warriorz on January 10 after the Mumbai Indians vs RCB tournament opener.
- Across 25 WPL games for the Giants, Gardner has 567 runs and 25 wickets after leading a top-three finish in 2025 before an Eliminator loss to Mumbai Indians.