At the WPL 2024 Auctions in Mumbai on Saturday, seam bowler Kashvee Gautam (20), who can also use the long handle, made history as the most expensive uncapped player in India after the Gujarat Giants paid Rs 2 crore for her services. Aakash Chopra and Reema Malhotra, JioCinema WPL specialists, discussed the swift change of events with Kashvee and her parents. Take-outs:
Regarding Gujarat Giants’ Rs. 2 crore payment for her
Kashvee Gautam: Joining the Gujarat Giants has me ecstatic. It’s quite unbelievable right now. After practice, I was riding the team bus when one of my teammates told me about the auction. The sum continued to increase, and I was chosen.
Regarding joining a squad under the tutelage of former India captain Mithali Raj
Kashvee Gautam: I have a great chance to demonstrate my abilities. Mithali ji has always been someone we admire. I get to talk to her and get advice from her, which is a fantastic chance.
who, following the announcement, she contacted first
Kashvee Gautam: As soon as I learned the news, I called my coach.
What she discovered while watching the first season of the WPL
Kashvee Gautam: In my opinion, teams should bat in the bottom middle order with more effect. I have practiced in a way that will allow them to accelerate in the final three to four overs. I’ve practiced striking at range. To be able to bowl well with both new and old balls, I have to be adaptable with my technique.
Regarding the batsmen, whose wickets will give her the most happiness
Kashvee Gautam: Hayley Matthews or any other international hitter would be my choice.
Regarding her chances of realizing her goal of representing India in sports
Kashvee Gautam: I owe the Gujarat Giants all I have. I believe I might get chosen if I do well there.
Regarding whatever present she plans to offer her parents or herself right now
Gautam Kashvee: Right now, everything seems unreal. After hearing the news, I was unsure of how to respond and confused about what was happening. My parents deserve all the recognition for what I am now. I believe I’m going to start my collection with a chain!
So far in her cricket career
Kashvee Gautam: You have some uncertainties when you first start out, but as you mature, you start to see the fruits of your labor. I can see the picture well now. I’m certain that I want to continue playing and doing well for India.
Kashvee Gautam trip to the Gujarat Giants
The father of Kashvee Gautam is Sudesh Sharma. Kashvee put a lot of effort into achieving this. She had a difficult season the previous year, but this time she worked really hard, so perhaps she can do well for the Gujarat Titans.
Regarding Kashvee’s development, her mother says: She started playing cricket at the age of 13, and her diligence has paid off. We have always valued her diligence and we will do so in the future. She consistently receives grades above 90% and is an excellent student as well. She attends Khalsa College in her second year and has excellent time management skills. She is only as aggressive off the field of play as you can see. She is very serene and peaceful at home. Her disposition is reserved. One day, we want to witness her perform for India.
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