Navi Mumbai, Jan. 10 -- Gujarat Giants (GG) wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the remainder of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Gujarat head coach Michael Klinger confirmed the development in a video posted by the franchise on social media.

"Hope you are going well and hope the recovery is going well for you," GG coach Michael Klinger said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. "Cannot wait to see you back fit and strong and be part of the Gujarat Giants in WPL season 5."

Gujarat secured the star wicketkeeper-batter for Rs 50 lakh during the WPL auction. However, Bhatia's availability for this WPL season was always in doubt, given that Bhatia had undergone an ACL surgery in October. ...