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Gujarat Giants' Anushka Sharma Injured, Out for Short Period in WPL 2026

Gujarat Giants have announced that young batter Anushka Sharma will be out of action for a short period due to a minor injury sustained while fielding. The 22-year-old, who scored 44 on her debut, is under medical supervision and progressing well. Her absence is a blow for the Giants, who have won their first two matches of the WPL season. The team has replaced her with debutant Ayushi Soni for their match against the Mumbai Indians.

Key Points: Anushka Sharma Injury Update: Gujarat Giants Batter Out Short Term

  • Minor injury sidelines batter
  • Replaced by debutant Ayushi Soni
  • Giants off to 2-0 season start
  • Strong history favors Mumbai Indians
  • Hayley Matthews returns for MI
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WPL 2026: Injured Anushka Sharma to miss action for 'short period', inform Gujarat Giants

Gujarat Giants confirm batter Anushka Sharma has a minor injury and will miss WPL 2026 action for a short period. Get the latest team update.

"She will be a big miss for the side, but her health and long-term well-being remain our priority. - Gujarat Giants"

Navi Mumbai, Jan 13

Gujarat Giants confirmed that Anushka Sharma, who was out from Tuesday's action against the Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League 2026, has "sustained a minor injury" and will be out of action for a shorter period.

Anushka was seen wearing a strapping on her right hand ahead of Tuesday's match.

"Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants confirm that young batter Anushka Sharma will be out of action for a short period as she recovers from a minor injury sustained while fielding during our match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday night.

"Anushka is under the close supervision of the team's medical staff and is progressing well. She will be a big miss for the side, but her health and long-term well-being remain our priority. The entire Gujarat Giants family is firmly behind her and looks forward to welcoming her back soon," the Gujarat Giants said in a statement on Tuesday.

Anushka, a 22-year-old batting all-rounder, was snapped up by Gujarat Giants (GG) in the WPL 2026 auction after a keen bidding battle with Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). She wasted little time in announcing her arrival, striking a fluent 44 off 30 balls on her WPL debut at No. 3 against UP Warriorz (UPW), an innings that laid the foundation for GG's first-ever winning start to a WPL season.

Ayushi Soni was handed a debut cap by the Giants, replacing Anushka in the eleven.

Gujarat Giants' initial performance has been impressive this season, with two victories out of two matches -- versus Warriorz and an extremely tight game against Delhi Capitals. They stand in second position in the WPL points table currently, as MI has won only one of their first two matches.

However, MI has a strong history against the Giants, having beaten them in each of their previous seven matches in WPL history. For the Mumbai Indians, a fit-again Hayley Matthews is back in the eleven as Nat Sciver-Brunt is unwell.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good decision to rest her. No point risking a young talent for a "short period" injury. Let her heal properly. Hope Ayushi Soni grabs her chance with both hands! Giants are on a roll this season.
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David E
Watching from the UK. The depth of talent in the WPL is impressive. One player gets injured and a capable debutant steps in. This is what makes a strong league. Speedy recovery to Sharma.
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Anjali F
Minor injury but a big blow for the team balance. She was that fiery young player they needed. Now the real test for GG's bench strength begins. MI's record against them is scary though!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the article focuses a lot on the auction battle and her debut, but not enough on the actual nature of the injury. As fans, we'd like a bit more clarity on what "minor injury" means. Is it a strain, a bruise? Just a thought.
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Sneha F
Wishing her a speedy recovery! 🏏 It's amazing to see these young women getting such professional support. "Under close supervision of medical staff" – this is the standard we need for all our athletes. Proud of how far women's cricket has come.

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