WPL 2023: Mithali Raj to mentor Gujarat Giants; Check coach details

Former India captain Mithali Raj has been appointed by Gujarat Giants as a mentor and advisor for Women's Premier League (WPL).

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The WPL's inaugural season is scheduled to begin in March 2023.

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Mithali will not only mentor but also promote women's cricket and aid in its grassroots growth in Gujarat.

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Raj is the highest run-scorer in women’s ODIs and has scored 17 half-centuries in her T20Is.

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Rachel Haynes, Tushar Arothe, Nooshin Al Khadeer, and Gavan Twining are appointed as head, batting, bowling, and fielding coaches, respectively.

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