With the 2026 edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) set to begin on 9 January, franchises have announced a series of player replacements following international commitments and late withdrawals.
Left-arm medium pacer Tara Norris will miss the upcoming WPL season after being selected for the USA national team for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier. The qualifier will be held in Nepal from January 18 to February 1, overlapping with the early phase of the league.
As a result, UP Warriorz have named uncapped Australian all-rounder Charli Knott as her replacement. Knott has been signed at her reserve price of INR 10 lakh.
Meanwhile, two Australian all-rounders have withdrawn from the tournament for personal reasons. Ellyse Perry will not be part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s campaign this season. RCB have named Indian all-rounder Sayali Satghare as Perry’s replacement, signing her at a reserve price of INR 30 lakh.
Similarly, Annabel Sutherland has withdrawn from Delhi Capitals. DC have roped in Australian leg-spinner Alana King as her replacement. King, who represented UP Warriorz in the previous season, has featured in 27 T20Is and picked up 27 wickets. She will join Delhi Capitals at a reserve price of INR 60 lakh.
These changes add a fresh dynamic to squad compositions just days before the league gets under way.
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