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MI's Kamalini Ruled Out of WPL, Vaishnavi Sharma Steps In as Replacement

Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini has been ruled out of the rest of the WPL season due to injury. The defending champions have signed left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma as her replacement for Rs 30 Lakh. Despite a shaky start with only two wins in five games, MI currently holds second place on the points table. Both Kamalini and Vaishnavi have recently earned maiden ODI call-ups for India's upcoming tour of Australia.

Key Points: MI's Kamalini Injured, Vaishnavi Sharma Joins WPL 2026

  • Kamalini ruled out with injury
  • Vaishnavi Sharma signed for Rs 30 Lakh
  • MI holds 2nd spot despite shaky start
  • Both players earned ODI call-ups for Australia tour
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MI wicketkeeper Kamalini ruled out of remainder of WPL, Vaishnavi named replacement

Mumbai Indians replace injured wicketkeeper G Kamalini with left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma for the remainder of the WPL 2026 season.

"Mumbai Indians (MI) picked Vaishnavi Sharma as a replacement for G Kamalini for the remainder of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. - WPL release"

Mumbai, Jan 20

Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini has been ruled out of the remainder of the WPL season due to an injury, with defending champions MI picking Vaishnavi Sharma as a replacement for the remainder of the WPL 2026.

Seventeen-year-old Kamalini had played 5 matches in the ongoing season before being ruled out of the season due to an injury.

"Mumbai Indians (MI) picked Vaishnavi Sharma as a replacement for G Kamalini for the remainder of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. Vaishnavi Sharma will join MI for Rs 30 Lakh, WPL said in a release.

The left-arm spinner Vaishnavi, who was a member of India's triumphant ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup squad of 2025, has played 5 T20Is for India, scalping five wickets from the same.

MI had a shaky start to their WPL campaign, as they have managed to register just two wins in five games. Despite the last two results not quite going theit way, the defending champions managed to hold onto the number two spot on the points table, thanks to their superior net run-rate.

With three league games remaining before the playoffs, MI quickly need to get the pieces of this puzzle together when they play bottom placed Delhi Capitals at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi on Tuesday.

Notably, Kamalini and left-arm spinner Vaishnavi, both of whom were part of the T20I side that played Sri Lanka in December last year, have earned maiden ODI call-ups for the white-ball tour of Australia next month.

India will play three T20Is and as many ODIs on the white-ball tour between February 15 and March 1, with the one-off Test scheduled to run from March 6 to 9 in Perth. The squad for the one-off test is yet to be named.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Injuries are part of the game, but losing your wicketkeeper is tough. Hope the team gels quickly. Vaishnavi's experience in pressure situations (U19 WC win!) could be crucial for the playoffs push. MI needs to win all three now.
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Aditya G
Both players got ODI call-ups for Australia! That's the real positive here. WPL is proving to be the perfect platform for our women cricketers to shine on the international stage. The future is bright! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, it's impressive to see the depth in Indian women's cricket now. A player gets injured, and you can replace her with an international cricketer for 30 lakh. The league's structure is working.
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Manish T
Respectfully, MI's batting has been the bigger issue, not just the bowling. Replacing a batter with a bowler is a bit of a gamble. Hope the team balance isn't upset. Need Harmanpreet and others to step up big time.
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Kavya N
Heartbreak for Kamalini di! Get well soon! But also, so excited for Vaishnavi di! From U19 World Cup to WPL champions MI – what a journey! Let's go, Blue and Gold! 💙💛

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