WPL 2026: Preparation to forget last year’s failures, people were surprised to see the new avatar of Ashley Gardner.

News India Live, Digital Desk: The third season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is about to come and all eyes are on whether something is going to be different this time. The Gujarat Giants team, which had lost its shine in the last two seasons, is now ready to take the field with a completely new attitude. The management has appointed Australian all-rounder Ashley Gardner as the new captain of the team. Why does the management have so much confidence in Ashley Gardner? Gardner is not just a player, but is counted among the most influential all-rounders in the world. If you remember, in the very first auction of WPL, Gujarat had included him in their team by paying a huge amount of Rs 3.20 crore. She can stop runs with the ball and has the power to destroy the line-up of any opposition team with her explosive batting. Perhaps this is the reason why the command has now been handed over to him. Was the decision taken after learning from past failures? The last seasons have been very difficult for Gujarat Giants. The team was often seen struggling at the bottom of the points table. The captaincy strategies till now have lacked what is required in a high-voltage tournament like the WPL. Ashley Gardner, who has a lot of experience in international cricket and T20 leagues around the world, is expected to bring a winning mindset to the dressing room. Heartbeats and expectations of the fans. In this environment of today i.e. 30th December 2025, where WPL has started being discussed amid the joys of the New Year, the fans are very excited. Every cricket lover wants that a strong franchise like Gujarat Giants gives their best performance this time. Gardner becoming captain is a sign of new energy. Now the question is whether she will be able to implement her plans properly on the field and will the Gujarat players keep pace with her vision? At the moment, this decision looks very strong on paper. Only a player who knows how to turn the match at difficult times can take Team India and the Gujarat team adorned with foreign stars to great heights.