G Kamalini ruled out: Mumbai Indians Women have suffered a significant mid-season setback in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 after wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to an injury. The development comes at a critical stage of the competition, forcing the franchise to rethink its squad composition and on-field balance.
Kamalini had featured in five matches for Mumbai Indians Women this season and played a steady role in the middle order while also handling wicketkeeping duties. Though she did not produce a standout innings, her contributions were valuable in pressure situations, particularly with the gloves.
G Kamalini’s WPL 2026 Performance
| Matches Played | Runs Scored | Highest Score | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 75 | 32 | 7 |
Her injury has not only reduced MI’s batting depth but has also created a wicketkeeping concern as the tournament heads into its decisive phase.
Vaishnavi Sharma Gets Her WPL Opportunity
To fill the vacant spot, Mumbai Indians have named Vaishnavi Sharma as Kamalini’s replacement at a price of INR 30 lakh. The 17-year-old left-arm spinner is widely regarded as one of India’s most exciting young talents.
Vaishnavi was a key member of India’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025-winning squad and has already made her mark at the senior international level. In five T20Is for India, she has claimed five wickets, showing maturity beyond her years. Despite going unsold at the WPL auction, her late inclusion underlines MI’s faith in her potential and match-winning ability.
With Kamalini ruled out, MI’s only remaining specialist wicketkeeper is Rahila Firdous, who is yet to play a game in WPL 2026. Interestingly, both Kamalini and Rahila were recently selected for India’s white-ball tour of Australia (February–March 2026), highlighting their growing reputation at the national level.
While Vaishnavi Sharma’s arrival adds strength to MI’s bowling unit, Kamalini’s absence could still be felt in tight matches where experience behind the stumps is crucial. As WPL 2026 intensifies, Mumbai Indians will hope their young recruit adapts quickly and helps keep their title ambitions alive.
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