Bengaluru, January 10:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have suffered a significant setback ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 after one of their India stars was ruled out for two weeks due to injury, team sources confirmed on Saturday. The player — a key contributor with both bat and ball — sustained a strain during a recent training session and was subsequently advised to rest by the medical team to prevent aggravation. Her absence is expected to impact RCB’s balance in the early stages of the tournament as the team adapts to the absence of an all-round match-winner.
RCB coach and support staff said the decision to sideline the player was made with her long-term well-being in mind, stressing that rushing her back would be counter-productive. The team’s physio confirmed that initial scans showed a mild muscle strain, and the player has already begun rehabilitation with targeted strength and conditioning work. With RCB having ambitions of lifting the WPL title, the team management is now likely to re-strategise its playing XI and rotation policies, while hoping for a swift recovery that aligns with the mid-tournament fixtures. Fans and teammates have extended messages of support, wishing the star a speedy return to action.
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