{"id":19976,"date":"2024-12-18T15:29:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T09:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/?p=19976"},"modified":"2024-12-18T15:31:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T10:01:25","slug":"simran-shaikh-dharavis-cricket-star-bags-inr-1-9-crore-in-wpl-2025-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/news\/simran-shaikh-dharavis-cricket-star-bags-inr-1-9-crore-in-wpl-2025-auction-19976\/","title":{"rendered":"Simran Shaikh: From Dharavi\u2019s Streets to INR 1.9 Crore WPL Star"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Simran Shaikh, a 22-year-old cricket sensation from Dharavi, Mumbai, has captured the spotlight with her record-breaking INR 1.9 crore contract at the <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/wpl\/wpl-2025-auction-17269\/\">Women\u2019s Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction<\/a>. Signed by Gujarat Giants, Simran\u2019s story is one of perseverance, family support, and unwavering dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Historic Moment in WPL Auction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/wpl\/wpl-2025-auction-17269\/\">WPL 2025 auction<\/a> saw fierce bidding between Gujarat Giants and Delhi Capitals for Simran. Starting at a base price of INR 5 lakh, her value skyrocketed, making her the most expensive player of the season. Simran\u2019s signing reflects her growing reputation as a middle-order batter with immense potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cf2d2d1f\"><strong>Read Also:- <a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/wpl\/wpl-2025-gg-retained-and-released-players-list-13951\/\">WPL 2025 GG Retained and Released Players List<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Table: Gujarat Giants\u2019 Top Buys in WPL 2025 Auction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><thead><tr><th>Player Name<\/th><th>Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Simran Shaikh<\/td><td>Rs. 1.9 crore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deandra Dottin<\/td><td>Rs. 1.7 crore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Danielle Gibson<\/td><td>Rs. 30 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prakashika Naik<\/td><td>Rs. 10 lakh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An Inspirational Journey from Dharavi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simran\u2019s rise to fame began in the narrow lanes of Dharavi, where she played gully cricket. Despite societal pressures and financial struggles, her family\u2014especially her father, a wireman\u2014stood by her, encouraging her to pursue her dreams. Simran\u2019s determination silenced critics who once mocked her passion for cricket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Achievements:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Represented UP Warriorz in WPL 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Played for Gujarat Giants in WPL\u2019s inaugural season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scored 176 runs in 11 matches during the Senior Women\u2019s T20 Trophy with a strike rate of 100.57.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dreams Beyond the Auction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simran\u2019s ambitions extend beyond the WPL. She dreams of wearing the India jersey and meeting her idol, Virat Kohli. Speaking to ANI, she said, \u201cMy journey has started now. I want to work hard and earn the India jersey. Meeting Virat Kohli is my dream.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cf2d2d21\"><strong>You Can Check also:-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uccricket.live\/cricket\/wpl\/wpl-2025-released-players-list-13955\/\">WPL 2025 Released Players List: All Teams<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Community Celebration in Dharavi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simran\u2019s achievement brought joy to Dharavi, where locals celebrated her success with firecrackers, garlands, and warm welcomes. Her family expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support, with her father, Jahid Ali Shaikh, saying, \u201cShe has made everyone proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Expectations in WPL 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger described Simran as a \u201cgame-changer\u201d with the ability to score at a high strike rate. The franchise is banking on her and other marquee players like Deandra Dottin to change their fortunes after missing the playoffs in previous seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simran Shaikh\u2019s story is a testament to the power of hard work and determination. As she gears up for WPL 2025, fans and experts alike eagerly await her performance on the grand stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simran Shaikh, a 22-year-old cricket sensation from Dharavi, Mumbai, has captured the spotlight with her record-breaking INR 1.9 crore contract at the Women\u2019s Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction. Signed by Gujarat Giants, Simran\u2019s story is one of perseverance, family support, and unwavering dreams. 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