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Mumbai Indians Lose Kamalini to Injury, Sign Vaishnavi Sharma for WPL 2026

Mumbai Indians have suffered a setback as wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini has been ruled out for the remainder of the WPL 2026 season due to injury. The franchise has signed left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma as her replacement for Rs 30 lakh. Sharma was part of India's U19 Women's T20 World Cup winning squad in 2025 and has played five T20Is for the national team. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, currently second in the standings, will look to bounce back from two consecutive defeats in their upcoming match.

Key Points: Mumbai Indians Replace Injured Kamalini with Vaishnavi Sharma in WPL

  • Kamalini ruled out for season
  • Vaishnavi Sharma signed as replacement
  • Replacement cost is Rs 30 lakh
  • Mumbai Indians currently second in standings
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WPL: G Kamalini ruled out of remainder of tournament, MI pick Vaishnavi Sharma as her replacement

Wicketkeeper G Kamalini ruled out of WPL 2026. Mumbai Indians sign left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma as her replacement for Rs 30 lakh.

"The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai has picked up Vaishnavi Sharma as Kamalini's injury replacement. - WPL Official Statement"

Mumbai, January 20

In a massive blow to the two-time champions, Mumbai Indians, wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini was ruled out due to an injury for the remainder of the Women's Premier League 2026 season.

The development was confirmed on the WPL's official website on Tuesday. The statement further added that the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai has picked up Vaishnavi Sharma as Kamalini's injury replacement. Before her injury, the wicketkeeper-batter had played 5 matches in the ongoing edition of the WPL.

The WPL statement also read that Vaishnavi Sharma will join the two-time champions Mumbai Indians for Rs 30 lakh. The left-arm spinner was also part of India's historic triumph at the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup squad of 2025. Vaishnavi Sharma has also played five T20I matches for India, taking five wickets.

In the ongoing tournament, the two-time champions Mumbai Indians are placed second after five matches. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has won two and lost three. They have four points and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.151.

Mumbai Indians will face Delhi Capitals in their sixth match of the ongoing tournament on Tuesday. The two-time champions will look to bounce back after suffering two consecutive defeats at the hands of UP Warriorz.

Mumbai Indians updated squad for WPL 2026 tournament:

Hayley Matthews, Sajeevan Sajana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur(captain), Nicola Carey, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Nalla Kranthi Reddy, Triveni Vasistha, Shabnim Ismail, Milly Illingworth, Poonam Khemnar, Saika Ishaque, Rahila Firdous, Vaishnavi Sharma.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Injuries are part of the game, but losing your wicketkeeper is a big blow. Hope the team management has a solid plan. MI needs to win this next match against Delhi to get back on track. #MI #WPL
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Aman W
Vaishnavi for 30 lakh seems like a smart, value-for-money signing. She's young, has international experience, and brings a different dimension as a left-arm spinner. Good opportunity for her to shine on the big stage!
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Sarah B
The squad looks strong on paper, but two consecutive losses is concerning. Harmanpreet needs to rally the team. The balance seems a bit off – maybe one too many all-rounders? Hope the new addition strengthens the bowling.
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Nikhil C
This is why we need a bigger pool of players and more domestic matches. One injury and a team has to scramble for a replacement. WPL is great, but the foundation needs to be stronger. All the best to Vaishnavi!
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Kavya N
Heartbreak for Kamalini di 😔. But as they say, one door closes, another opens. Vaishnavi, make the most of it! The women's game is growing so fast, it's amazing to see these opportunities. MI, fight back! 💙

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