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Gujarat Giants Lose Titas Sadhu to Injury, Jintimani Kalita Joins WPL Squad

Gujarat Giants fast bowler Titas Sadhu has been ruled out of the remainder of the Women's Premier League 2026 due to injury. The franchise has named all-rounder Jintimani Kalita as her replacement, acquiring her for Rs 10 lakh. The Giants, led by Ashleigh Gardner, are currently at the bottom of the points table despite having four points, due to a poor net run rate. With three league matches left, they are still mathematically in contention for a playoff spot, while Smriti Mandhana's Royal Challengers Bangalore have already qualified.

Key Points: Titas Sadhu Ruled Out of WPL, Jintimani Kalita Replaces Her

  • Titas Sadhu ruled out with injury
  • Jintimani Kalita signed as replacement
  • Gujarat Giants struggling at bottom of table
  • Team remains in playoff hunt
  • RCB first to qualify for playoffs
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Gujarat Giants' Titas Sadhu ruled out of WPL 2026 due to injury, Jintimani Kalita named replacement

Gujarat Giants' Titas Sadhu is out of WPL 2026 due to injury. All-rounder Jintimani Kalita has been named as her replacement for Rs 10 lakh.

"A left-handed batter and a right-arm medium fast bowler - Jintimani Kalita - will join GG for INR 10 Lakh - WPL advisory"

New Delhi . Januar, y 22

Gujarat Giants fast bowler Titas Sadhu has been ruled out of the ongoing Women's Premier League due to injury, with allrounder Jintimani Kalita named as her replacement, as per a WPL media advisory.

"Gujarat Giants (GG) picked Jintimani Kalita as an injury replacement for Titas Sadhu for the remainder of the TATA Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026," reads the WPL media advisory.

Jintimani Kalita has previously played for the Mumbai Indians, playing a total of 13 matches across the 2023 and 2025 WPL seasons. She has one wicket to her name and has scored six runs in the WPL.

Kalita, who is a right-arm medium pacer, will join the Giants for Rs 10 lakh.

"A left-handed batter and a right-arm medium fast bowler - Jintimani Kalita - will join GG for INR 10 Lakh," the WPL advisory states further.

Titas Sidhu, on the other hand, has featured in seven matches at the WPL, all for Delhi Capitals. In seven appearances, she has secured four wickets with the best bowling figures in a match of 2/23.

In the Gujarat Giants' WPL 2026 campaign, the Ashleigh Gardner-led side finds itself tied on four points with four other teams, having secured just two wins from five matches so far. However, Gujarat sit at the bottom of the points table due to the worst net run rate among those teams, which currently stands at -0.864.

After starting the season with two consecutive victories, the Giants have endured three straight losses. With three league matches still to play, they remain in the hunt for a playoff berth. The Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have already qualified for the playoffs as they sit atop the points table, with five wins in five matches.

GG's play their next WPL match on Thursday, against UP Warriroz.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan, it's sad to see a young talent like Sadhu ruled out. The Giants' season is already on thin ice with that net run rate. Kalita's stats aren't very promising, but maybe a change of team will bring out her best. They need all the points they can get against UP!
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Priyanka N
Honestly, with just 1 wicket and 6 runs in 13 matches, this replacement seems like a desperate move. The Giants' management should have looked for a more impactful player. Our women's cricket has so much talent, surely there was a better option? The team needs a match-winner, not just a filler.
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Aman W
Tough luck for Titas. Wishing her a speedy recovery. On the bright side, this is a great opportunity for Jintimani Kalita from Assam to shine on the big stage. Sometimes a fresh start is all a player needs. Let's support the new player! #WPL2026
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Michael C
The real story is Gujarat's form. Started so well and then three losses straight. The playoff dream is still alive, but they need to fix that batting lineup. Gardner needs more support. Kalita's inclusion might add some depth, but the top order has to fire.
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Kriti O
It's always exciting to see players from the North-East get opportunities in the WPL! Go Jintimani! 🤞 The Giants have nothing to lose now. They should play freely and attack. That negative NRR is a huge mountain to climb though.

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