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Gujarat Giants Sign Jintimani Kalita as Injury Replacement for Titas Sadhu in WPL 2026

Gujarat Giants have acquired all-rounder Jintimani Kalita as a replacement for the injured Titas Sadhu for the rest of the WPL 2026 season. Kalita, a former Mumbai Indians player with 13 WPL appearances, joins for a fee of Rs 10 Lakh to bolster the Giants' playoff push. Sadhu, who joined from Delhi Capitals, has been ruled out without featuring this season due to persistent injury issues. The young pacer, who earned India caps in 2023 and 2024, last played internationally over a year ago.

Key Points: WPL 2026: Jintimani Kalita Replaces Injured Titas Sadhu at Gujarat Giants

  • Kalita signed for Rs 10 Lakh
  • Sadhu ruled out without playing a game
  • Kalita has 13 prior WPL matches
  • Giants aim for playoff spot
  • Sadhu's career hampered by injuries
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WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants pick Jintimani Kalita as Titas Sadhu's injury replacement

Gujarat Giants sign Jintimani Kalita for Rs 10 Lakh as an injury replacement for Titas Sadhu for the remainder of the Women's Premier League 2026 season.

"Gujarat Giants (GG) picked Jintimani Kalita as an injury replacement for Titas Sadhu for the remainder of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. - WPL Statement"

Mumbai, Jan 22

Gujarat Giants have signed Jintimani Kalita as an injury replacement for Titas Sadhu for the remainder of the Women's Premier League 2026. Kalita, a left-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer who previously played for the Mumbai Indians in the WPL, has played in 13 matches across the previous three editions of the tournament.

Kalita signed with the Giants for Rs 10 Lakhs and will aim to strengthen the team as they look to secure a playoff spot.

Sadhu joined the Giants from Delhi Capitals ahead of this WPL season, but the 21-year-old did not play a single game before being ruled out of the tournament due to an injury.

"Gujarat Giants (GG) picked Jintimani Kalita as an injury replacement for Titas Sadhu for the remainder of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. Jintimani Kalita, who had previously played for Mumbai Indians (MI) in WPL, has 13 WPL games to her name. A left-handed batter and a right-arm medium fast bowler - Jintimani Kalita - will join GG for Rs 10 Lakh," the WPL said in a statement.

Sadhu, the young pacer, has had a lot of injuries over the last 2 years and was the only Indian member of the squad who hadn't featured for Gujarat this year.

Sadhu's impressive performances in the U19 World Cup and subsequently in the WPL for DC had helped her earn her maiden India call-up in 2023. While she made her T20I debut against Bangladesh on September 24, 2023, the Bengal seamer earned her ODI cap on December 5, 2024, when India faced Australia in Brisbane.

However, Sadhu's last international appearance came a year ago, in January 2025, against Ireland, when the Women in Blue faced the Irish team at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, and she has been out of the setup since then.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Really feel for Titas Sadhu. She's so talented but injuries are cruel. She was brilliant in the U19 WC. Hope the BCCI and her franchise have a solid rehab plan for her. We need her back for the national team.
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Aman W
WPL is doing wonders for our women cricketers. A player like Kalita, who might not be a regular starter, gets opportunities and financial security. This is how you build depth in women's cricket. Great for the sport!
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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, I have to ask: Is the Giants' management doing enough to manage player fitness? First they bought an injury-prone player, and now she's out without playing a game. They need a better medical team.
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Karthik V
Jintimani from Assam getting another chance! 🎉 It's great to see talent from the North-East being recognized in the WPL. Hope she smashes it for Gujarat and helps them reach the playoffs.
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Nisha Z
The article says Sadhu's last international was a year ago. That's a long time out for a young pacer. The competition is fierce. She'll have to work doubly hard to get back into the Indian team now.

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