Her inspiring journey from the narrow lanes of Dharavi, one of Mumbai's largest slums, to the glittering WPL spotlight is a testament to resilience, determination, and talent. Hailing from a family of modest means, Simran is the third of eight siblings.

Simran Shaikh went from playing cricket in the streets of Dharavi to a Rs 1.9 crore deal with Gujarat Giants. Proof that cricket dreams do come true, one auction at a time!

Hailing from Dharavi in Mumbai, Asia’s largest slum, never in her life has Simran Shaikh seen that much money, so it took her a while to understand just how big her price tag was in the WPL 2025 Auction.

Simran’s rise in the cricket world isn’t just a personal victory; it’s a triumph for Dharavi. "People only see Dharavi as a slum, but now they will know it has produced a cricketer," she says, filled with pride. She hopes her success will inspire other young girls from her neighborhood to follow their dreams, no matter where they come from.

Family of 11, including seven siblings, stay in a two-room tiny home in Asia's largest slum; “Coming from a Muslim family and being underprivileged, it wasn’t an easy choice to play cricket," Simran S

Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants were involved in a bidding war for Simran, who hails from Dharavi in Mumbai, before the latter raised the bar to net her

Simran Shaikh was part of the UP Warriorz squad in the inaugural edition in 2022, but was released ahead of the next season owning to poor performance.

Growing up in Dharavi, Asia's largest slum, Simran faced constant criticism from neighbors who disapproved of her playing cricket with boys.

Mumbai's Simran Shaikh became the costliest player of the Women's Premier League mini-auction 2025 as she was bought by Gujarat Giants for ₹1.90 crore on Sunday.  even as veteran India player Sneh Rana went unsold here on Sunday.