Gujarat Giants’ senior all-rounder Sophie Devine paid a handsome compliment to Indian domestic players in the Women’s Premier League, rating them as ultimate game-changers because of their knowledge of conditions. The Giants have in their ranks promising 22-year-old pacer Kashvee Gautam and pace-bowling all-rounder Ayush Soni, giving a validation to Devine’s words. “In franchise cricket, it’s the domestic players that really make the difference. Overseas players cancel each other out; it’s the local players who can be match-winners,” said Devine. Reflecting on the growth of young players in the Gujarat Giants squad, the New Zealand all-rounder added, “That’s one of the great things about these tournaments, everyone is here to learn. It’s not just experienced players sharing knowledge; it works both ways. A lot of these players have played far more cricket in Indian conditions than I have.” Seeing players like Kashvee learn how to execute under pressure and grow with each game is really exciting. That’s where these competitions are so valuable, players get exposed to big moments and learn quickly,” she added. However, …