Who is Kashvee Gautam? – All you need to know about Gujarat Giants’ INR 2 crore signing

Kashvee Sudesh Gautam, born on April 18, 2003, in Chandigarh, Punjab was in demand during the ongoing auction of WPL as she was acquired by Gujarat Giants. Her base price was just INR 10 lakh, but she ended up getting INR 2 crore, 20 times of her base price, becoming the most expensive uncapped player in the tournament’s history.

UP Warriors and Gujarat engaged in a fierce battle to acquire her, and eventually, Gujarat succeeded. Initially, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) also showed interest, but they decided to withdraw from the bid at 65 lakh. Subsequently, Gujarat and UP joined forces in the bidding war to secure her fast-bowling prowess for their respective teams.

A skilled right-arm seamer known for her powerful hitting, Kashvee etched her name in the record books in 2020. She achieved a remarkable ten-wicket haul, including a hat-trick, in a one-day game for Chandigarh against Arunachal Pradesh at the women’s domestic Under-19 competition.

This outstanding performance earned her a spot in one of the teams in the former Women’s T20 Challenge, and her brilliant performances have consistently drawn attention from scouts.

Standing tall as a hit-the-deck bowler, Kashvee dedicated herself to enhancing her pace following feedback from scouts, especially after going unsold in the previous year’s WPL auction.

Her steady and impressive performances in domestic cricket include picking up 12 wickets in seven games at an economy of 4.14 in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy. In June, she played a crucial role in India’s triumphant Under-23 squad at the ACC Emerging tournament in Hong Kong. More recently, Kashvee showcased her skills in two games during the series, securing three wickets for India A.

With her significant price tag, Kashvee would be eager to demonstrate her potential and validate the trust bestowed upon her by the Gujarat Giants in the upcoming 2024 edition of WPL.