In match 4 of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 edition, Gujarat Giants all-rounder Anushka Sharma sustained a minor injury while fielding, and the management stated that she will be out of action for a short period and that they hope to have her back soon. Anushka Sharma was unavailable for the match against Mumbai Indians, and she was seen wearing a strapping on her right hand.
Anushka Sharma had led Madhya Pradesh in age-group cricket and led teams in the BCCI’s Challengers Trophy. Her batting quality has been impressive in age-group cricket as she has scored over 600 runs across formats, highlighting her class and temperament. She came into the limelight during her performance in the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League, where she played the role of an aggressive batter in the middle order.
She scored over 200 runs in the tournament at a strike rate of around 140 and was considered one of the best ball strikers in the league, with over 15 boundaries. She scored a match-winning 47 off 28 balls, striking at over 165. Her innings comprised some anchoring during the middle phase and a strong finish to the innings as she scored 5 fours and 2 sixes.
Plenty of her attacking shots came against spinners, which shows how useful she could be in sub-continent conditions. She can shift gears quickly, which is a crucial skill to have while coming down the order, as sometimes you might need to hold the innings and stay in the crease rather than slogging at every delivery.
Anushka made a strong impact in the WPL on her debut as she scored 44 off 30 balls, coming into bat at no.5. Her partnership with the skipper, Gardner, consisted of 103 runs, which was crucial for both batters to keep the scoreboard ticking. She carried forward the momentum against the Delhi Capitals as well, striking a four and a six in a 10-ball cameo.
Anushka Sharma is a gun fielder as she produced an extraordinary leaping effort at the boundary to deny Jemimah Rodrigues an obvious six, which makes her a player who can contribute to each role assigned to her effectively.
“Anushka is under the close supervision of the team’s medical staff and is progressing well,” a Giants statement said. “She will be a big miss for the side, but her health and long-term well-being remain our priority.” The Giants will be hoping she comes back into the side, and they have yet to explore Anushka’s skill in bowling.
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