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Gujarat Giants release Danni Wyatt-Hodge ahead of WPL auction

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:08 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Gujarat Giants release Danni Wyatt-Hodge ahead of WPL auction

Summary

Gujarat Giants have parted ways with England batter Danni Wyatt-Hodge and pacer Titas Sadhu ahead of the 2027 Women's Premier League player auction. Coach Michael Klinger explained that Wyatt-Hodge's release is due to her expected bench role while she balances commitments to the England team. Wyatt-Hodge was the top run-scorer in the recent 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, while injuries hindered Sadhu's participation. The team aims to use these roster changes to explore new options in the upcoming auction on October 28.

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Status Watch

•Giants retain most of their squad ahead of the auction.
•Wyatt-Hodge scored 302 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
•Sadhu's release is linked to ongoing injury issues.
•Klinger emphasizes a need for bowling consistency going forward.
•Auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi.

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10:08 AMYahoo Sports — ‘She would be sitting on the bench again’: Gujarat Giants explain Danni Wyatt-Hodge release

What they're saying

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Gujarat Giants took important steps for their roster ahead of the 2027 Women's Premier League player auction. The team has retained the majority of its players but chose to part ways with notable talents Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Titas Sadhu. Coach Michael Klinger shed light on Wyatt-Hodge's release due to her commitments with the England team during the WPL.
— Yahoo Sports

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