Pooja Vastrakar out of the WPL for two weeks with hamstring injury

Malolan Rangarajan, the head coach of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, confirmed Pooja Vastrakar's hamstring injury on Friday (January 9) after the team's first match against Mumbai Indians. Vastrakar is a pace bowler and all-rounder. Malolan stated after RCB's WPL 2026 debut against Mumbai Indians, "Pooja Vastrakar was not available for selection." "Unfortunately, she injured her hamstring two weeks prior to her release from the CoE (Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru). According to the information we have, she will remain there for an additional two weeks. She was at the CoE earlier for her shoulder, but now she has a problem with her hamstring. It takes place week by week. Therefore, let's see where she stands. Nadine de Klerk's thrilling 44-ball 63* got RCB over the finish line with three wickets to spare as they launched their WPL 2026 campaign against Mumbai Indians. Head coach Lisa Keightley confirmed that all-rounder Hayley Matthews could not play for Mumbai Indians earlier in the day because she is recovering from a shoulder injury. She has a poor shoulder, which is unfortunate. She suffered a minor strain during training, and she is very close to playing. She couldn't play tonight because it was a little too close. Tomorrow, we'll find out how she does and whether or not she's ready for the game. However, she is extremely close. The defending champions will face Delhi Capitals on Saturday at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, following a close defeat in the tournament's opening game.