Sandeep mishra

Eventually Gujarat Giants: The journey to the highest level in sport is tough as it requires much sacrifice and dedication. From waking up at the crack of dawn to sweating it out in training, athletes leave no stone unturned in their quest for glory.

Priya Mishra, a leg-break bowler and right-hand bat from New Delhi, spent most of her formative years toiling under the hot sun before the Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants came calling at the WPL auction ahead of the second season of the tournament. “When I started playing, my day used to begin at 5 a.m., and my father used to take me for training. There were a lot of times when we had no money, so I had to go for training by foot,” said the teenager.

During the auction in Mumbai, when it was confirmed, Priya would be a part of the dressing room with Mithali Raj, an idol for every woman cricketer in India, her parents were understandably emotional. “We are happy Priya’s professional career is kick-starting at such a high level. We are grateful for this fortune and to be a part of our daughter’s journey,” said Sandeep Mishra, her father.