In a significant blow to their 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) campaign, the Gujarat Giants have confirmed that young Indian pace sensation Titas Sadhu has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to an injury. To bolster their squad, the franchise has named Assam all-rounder Jintimani Kalita as her replacement.
The Loss of Titas Sadhu
Sadhu, who was a high-profile acquisition for the Giants this season after moving from the Delhi Capitals, unfortunately, exits the tournament without making her debut for the side.
The 21-year-old speedster has been a vital part of India’s international setup, with 12 T20Is and 8 ODIs under her belt, including a memorable performance in the 2023 Asian Games. Her absence leaves a void in the Giants’ pace attack, which has struggled for consistency in the early stages of the season.
Jintimani Kalita Steps In
Stepping into the squad is 22-year-old Jintimani Kalita, signed for a fee of ₹10 lakh. Kalita is no stranger to the WPL stage, having previously represented the Mumbai Indians across 13 matches.
She is known as a left-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler; her versatility provides much-needed balance to a Gujarat side desperate to climb the points table.
Season Outlook
The Giants currently find themselves in a challenging position as the league moves toward its business end. While teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already secured playoff berths, Gujarat must now rely on its new reinforcements to spark a turnaround.
Kalita’s experience with a championship-winning environment at Mumbai could be the “X-factor” the Giants need to revitalize their bowling death overs and lower-order hitting.
The franchise and fans alike will be hoping Kalita can hit the ground running as the Giants prepare for their next crucial encounter in Vadodara.
