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Pratika Rawal, Yastika Bhatia and VJ Joshitha are injured for WPL but might be picked up auction as Jess Jonassen withdraws as a consequence of an injury.
Injured Indian stars Pratika Rawal and Yastika Bhatia (PTI)
Women’s Premier League teams have been reportedly told that top-order batter Pratika Rawal, wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia, and pacer VJ Joshitha are currently sidelined with injuries, although their names remain within the auction pool.
On the pre-auction briefing on Wednesday, the league told WPL franchises that these players can’t be counted toward the compulsory 15-member squad quota. If any franchise chooses to sign them, they are going to not be allowed to hunt replacements later.
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Moreover, the WPL clarified that India pacer Pooja Vastrakar remains to be working her way back to full fitness but will remain available within the auction. In contrast, Kashvee Gautam has been declared match-ready.
Jess Jonassen Pulls Out
Australian Jess Jonassen has reportedly withdrawn from the upcoming WPL auction after sustaining an injury. Jonassen, 33, has been certainly one of the standout performers within the tournament’s short history, having claimed five Player-of-the-Match awards — second only to Harmanpreet Kaur’s tally of seven. It is known that the left-arm spinner has been coping with a persistent shoulder issue and has opted out to deal with recovery.
Meanwhile, the marquee set for the WPL 2026 auction will feature a few of the sport’s biggest names, including Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning, Amelia Kerr, and Laura Wolvaardt. Indian stars Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh round out the marquee list, ensuring a high-profile start when bidding begins.
A complete of 276 players, including 194 Indian and 82 overseas players, can be up for selection on the mega auction. The five teams aim to refill to 73 slots, comprising 50 Indian and 23 overseas players. The squad size should be between a minimum of 15 players and a maximum of 18 players.
4 associate players, Theertha Satish and Esha Oza from the UAE, Tara Norris from the USA, and Thipatcha Putthawong from Thailand, are also included within the auction list.
(With inputs from Agencies)
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin…Read More
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin… Read More
November 27, 2025, 10:49 IST
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