Four-time TATA WPL finalists Delhi Capitals, and Gujarat Giants will look to make key strategic additions to their squads at the TATA WPL 2027 Auction.
Speaking on JioStar’s ‘Game Plan’, Reema Malhotra shared her thoughts on multiple aspects of the auction, including Delhi Capitals’ top priorities and the areas GG need to address to complete their squad.
She spoke about Capitals’ interest in Grace Harris and why they still need an Indian spin-bowling all-rounder to complete their team.
“Grace Harris is a name Delhi Capitals could look at. A lot of teams will go for her, but I feel Delhi will put in a good fight to secure her services. She can strengthen their middle order,” Malhotra said.
“But I still feel DC need an Indian all-rounder, someone who can bat in the middle order and give the option of spin in the middle overs.”
So, an all-rounder and a wicketkeeper complete this team. If they want an Indian batter in the top order, they can think about introducing Deeya Yadav into the playing XI, who has played for Haryana under Shafali’s leadership, so you can see her playing a part at some point in the season.
“They have Minnu Mani, but she’s not known for her batting. She bowls well and is a good fielder too, so if Delhi make her play, she can fill in somewhere. But I still feel they need a stronger option for that Indian spin-bowling all-rounder.”
Malhotra opened up on what could be Gujarat Giants’ search for the upcoming auction. She said that while the team isn’t going to look for many big players, their prime target would be backups for the main players.
“Gujarat Giants are not going to be in the hunt for many big players. They mainly need backups for their main players. Renuka Singh Thakur and Kashvee Gautam are their main pacers, but Kashvee is injury-prone and Renuka is struggling for form,” she said.
“It’s a long tournament, so you need a backup pacer, because they have released Titas Sadhu. So, Gujarat need a backup pacer, or someone who comes straight into the XI, and that too an Indian pacer. They have Kanika Ahuja, but even if she plays in the playing XI, Gujarat will still need a bowling all-rounder. Maybe a leg spinner. The purse is not that big, but they need a match-winner in this team.”
