Giants of Gujarat (GG) suffered a significant setback Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 After the pace bowler Titas Sadhu was removed from the tournament due to injury. The franchise has confirmed that the right-arm seamer will not feature in any matches this season, although the exact nature of his injury has not been disclosed.
Titas Sadhu’s injury is a concern
Sadhu was yet to feature for the giants in WPL 2026, continuing a frustrating spell of injury-related layoffs. Over the previous three seasons, she had played just seven games in the league despite being regarded as one of the most promising young fast bowlers in Indian women’s cricket. His absence also reflects a longer absence from international action, with his last visit to India in an ODI series more than a year ago. For Gujarat, the loss of Sadhu reduces their pace-bowling depth at the crucial stage of the competition.
A replacement was announced for Sadhu
To cover Sadhu’s absence, the Giants entered the army Kalita brings me closer for the rest of the season. The left-arm batsman and right-arm medium pace all-rounder joins the squad for a reported fee of INR 10 lakh. Kalita brings valuable WPL experience having previously represented Mumbai Indians Women in two title-winning campaigns.
During his tenure in Mumbai, Kalita contributed as a reliable squad player offering balance with both bat and ball, making 13 appearances in the 2023 and 2025 seasons. While he may not be a quick replacement like Sadhu, Kalita’s versatility gives Gujarat additional options in terms of team composition and workload management. His familiarity with high-pressure matches could come in handy as the Giants look to stabilize their campaign.
Mixed fortunes for Gujarat Giants so far
Gujarat Giants’ journey to WPL 2026 has been a story of contrasting phases. After five matches, the team is at the bottom of the points table with two wins and three losses. Their campaign started on a positive note, with back-to-back wins recorded UP Warriors and Capitals of Delhiperformances that point to a strong season ahead.
However, momentum quickly slipped as the Giants suffered three straight losses. They were superior to them Mumbai Indians with seven wickets before suffering back-to-back losses against Royal Challengers Bengaluru32 runs and then goes down by a heavy margin of 61 runs. These results exposed inconsistencies in both batting and bowling and left the side scrambling for answers.
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