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

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. And though I will be away from the field of play for the rest of the season, I am looking forward to coming back stronger, fitter and I will definitely be hungrier next season. For now, I wish the Adani Gujarat Giants squad all the very best for the rest of the WPL season,” said Beth Mooney.

With Mooney out for this season, the Adani Gujarat Giants have drafted in the Laura Wolvaardt, the dynamic South African opener who had recently played a key role for hosts South Africa in the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup.

Wolvaardt was the top scorer for the South African women's team in the World Cup, with three half-centuries from six matches. Her contribution played a major role in helping the South Africans reach the final of the tournament, where they lost to the world champions Australia.

Speaking on the occasion, Wolvaardt said, “I am so excited to be joining the Gujarat Giants. It is an incredible opportunity