Gujarat Giants Skipper Beth Mooney Ruled Out Of WPL 2023 Due To Injury

09.03.2023 - 10:03 sports.ndtv.com

The Adani Gujarat Giants' captain and world champion Beth Mooney will not play any further part at the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League due to an injury.

The Australian ace suffered a calf strain while batting in the second innings of the match between the Gujarat Giants and the Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium on 4 March.

Mooney, however, did return to training subsequently but for her to recover to full fitness and complete her rehabilitation, it is likely to take 4-6 weeks. “I was really looking forward to the maiden WPL season with the Adani Gujarat Giants.

But unfortunately, injuries are part and parcel of the sport and I am gutted to be missing the remainder of the season. I, however, will be keeping a close eye on the team's performance from afar and will be rooting for them every single day.

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