In a riveting turn of events, Kashvee Gautam, an Indian uncapped player, made history in the Women’s Premier League by becoming the most expensive uncapped player. The Gujarat Giants secured her services for a whopping INR 2 crore in a highly competitive bidding war.
This shattered the earlier record set by Vrinda Dinesh, who had been acquired for INR 1.3 crore just moments before by the UP Warriorz. The auction unfolded dramatically as multiple franchises vied for Gautam, hailing from Chandigarh, who had initially set her base price at INR 10 lakh.
The bidding began with the Giants making the first move, but the Royal Challengers Bangalore quickly increased the amount to INR 15 lakh. This triggered a back-and-forth between the Giants and RCB, and the bidding went beyond INR 50 lakh. It showcased the strong determination of both teams in this high-stakes competition.
Full Biding Highlight For Kashvee Gautam
The excitement increased when UP Warriorz joined the competition at 75 lakh rupees, bringing a new energy to the event. However, Giants showed strong determination, pushing the bid past the 1 crore rupee mark. Warriorz, determined not to fall behind, raised the bid to 1.1 crore, but Giants quickly responded, pushing it to 1.2 crore. The tension rose as Giants, with a sly smile, increased the bid to an impressive 1.4 crore, continuing the escalation.
The auction paused dramatically at 2 crore rupees, leading to a thoughtful discussion among the Warriorz team. In a decisive move, Warriorz eventually withdrew, bringing an end to an exciting bidding battle.
Who is Kashvee Gautam?
Kashvee is a well-known name in Indian cricket, especially for her impressive performances in domestic matches. She gained attention when she took all ten wickets in an Under-19 ODI game in February 2020. Hailing from Chandigarh, she has been recognized as a potential future star in women’s cricket ever since.
Gautam, who bowls as a right-arm seamer, made waves in 2020 during a women’s domestic Under-19 game. She achieved a remarkable feat by taking ten wickets, including a hat-trick, while playing for Chandigarh against Arunachal Pradesh. This outstanding performance earned her a coveted spot in one of the teams that participated in the now-discontinued Women’s T20 Challenge.
Kashvee Gautam Was Unsold In Last Year Auction
After going unsold in the Women’s Premier League auction last year, she dedicated herself to improving her pace based on feedback from scouts. Although her domestic cricket record has been consistent, she truly showcased her skills in this year’s Women’s T20 trophy. Playing for Chandigarh, she claimed an impressive 12 wickets in seven games while maintaining an economy rate of 4.14.
Gautam’s standout performance occurred in a match against Arunachal Pradesh at the KSRM College ground in Andhra Pradesh. Taking advantage of the available swing, she dismissed all the batters either by uprooting the stumps or by trapping them LBW in front of the stumps. This remarkable display of skill highlighted her growth and potential in the game.
Hat-trick ✅
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 25, 2020
10 wickets in a one-day game ✅
49 runs with the bat ✅
Leading from the front ✅
4.5-1-12-10! 👌👌
Kashvee Gautam stars as Chandigarh beat Arunachal Pradesh in the @paytm Women’s Under 19 One Day Trophy. 👏👏 #U19Oneday
Scorecard 👉👉 https://t.co/X8jDMMh5PS pic.twitter.com/GWUW9uUgtF
Who is Kashvee Gautam Bowling Idol?
Kashvee embraced cricket at the age of 14 and has been dedicated to the sport ever since. She had the opportunity to be part of the Women’s T20 Challenge, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) alongside the IPL before the introduction of the WPL.
As a pace-bowling all-rounder, Kashvee expressed her admiration for Indian seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, whom she considers her idol. Reflecting on Kumar’s career, she mentioned his resilience through challenges and praised him as a world-class bowler.
In an interview with Women Criczone, she stated, “Bhuvneshwar Kumar is someone who has always inspired me. He has seen a lot of struggles in his career. He is a world-class bowler. I always wanted to emulate him and have tried to create an impact similar to him in terms of contributions with the ball.”
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