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Gujarat's Samaira Raghav Joins WPL 2027 After Switching from Athletics
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🗓 30 Oct 2026, 10:47 PM
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Samaira Raghav, a former athlete from Gujarat, was acquired by a WPL team in the 2027 auction, marking her transition to professional cricket with aspirations of representing India.
Samaira Raghav, a former track and field athlete from Gujarat, has been signed by a Women's Premier League franchise in the 2027 auction.
The auction, held on the opening day of the WPL bidding process, saw Raghav transition from athletics to cricket, a move that surprised many observers.
Raghav has expressed that her ultimate goal is to play for the Indian national team, and she believes her athletic background will give her an edge in speed and fitness.
The franchise’s management welcomed the addition, noting her discipline and work ethic as assets that will benefit the squad.
Raghav will begin training with the team in the coming weeks, with her debut expected in the upcoming WPL season.
The auction, held on the opening day of the WPL bidding process, saw Raghav transition from athletics to cricket, a move that surprised many observers.
Raghav has expressed that her ultimate goal is to play for the Indian national team, and she believes her athletic background will give her an edge in speed and fitness.
The franchise’s management welcomed the addition, noting her discipline and work ethic as assets that will benefit the squad.
Raghav will begin training with the team in the coming weeks, with her debut expected in the upcoming WPL season.