India, Dec. 18 -- Indian pacer Renuka Singh Thakur was snapped up by Gujarat Giants (GG) for Rs.60 lakh at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction.

The 29-year-old swing bowler moved from former champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to the Adani Sportsline-owned franchise, which is looking to turn the corner after three underwhelming seasons.

One of India's most reliable T20 bowlers, Renuka brings experience, control and big-match temperament to GG's pace attack.

In this interview, she speaks about her new franchise, lessons from RCB, India's recent World Cup triumph and her own evolution as a bowler.

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What excites you most about joining Gujarat Giants, especially after being part of a title-winning RCB side?

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