WPL 2026: Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland Withdraw, RCB and DC Announce Replacements

RCB have lost their top all-rounder Ellyse Perry, who has decided to withdraw from next year’s competition for personal reasons. As a result, Sayali Satghare has been named by the team to take her place. On the other hand, another Aussie all-rounder Annabel Sutherland has also taken her name back from the WPL; she was bagged by the Delhi Capitals at WPL auction 2026 for 2.2 Cr.

Delhi Capitals also named a replacement and signed leg-spinner Alana King. She had a great World Cup, taking many wickets and also scoring important runs lower down the order.

Top All-Rounders Pull Out of WPL 2026, Teams Announce Replacements

Meanwhile, the news is still unconfirmed, but it seems that Perry sustained a hip injury. She has been an excellent resource for the team, and played a huge role in their 2024 WPL triumph. In 25 matches, she has scored 972 runs at an average of 64 and a strike-rate over 130. That includes five 50s as well. In bowling, she has picked 14 wickets at an economy of 8.25.

Annabel Sutherland has also been very good. She played for Delhi in the last two seasons and performed well there. As for Alana, she went unsold at the WPL auction, but will have a lot to offer to her new franchise. She picked up 13 wickets in 7 matches only, and hit a 50 vs Pakistan, when the chips were down.

US left-arm fast bowler Tara Norris has withdrawn from the tournament because she has national team duties. She has been picked for the 2026 T20 World Cup qualifier; a big loss for UP Warriorz. AUS all-rounder Charli Knott has been named as the replacement.

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by Dwijesh December 30, 2025