WPL: Laura Wolvaardt replaces Beth Mooney at Gujarat Giants

Gujarat Giants captain Beth Mooney has been ruled out of the remaining Women's Premier League due to a calf injury, Cricket Australia confirmed.

The Australian opener had suffered an injury in the first match of the inaugural WPL. She retired hurt during Gujarat's first game against Mumbai Indians, that the Harmanpreet Kaur led side won by a whopping 143 runs. India's Sneh Rana will now be the captain and Australian Ashleigh Gardner will be her deputy.

The franchise has also roped South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt as her replacement for the remaining tournament. She will join the team from Pakistan where she was to take part in PCB's Women's League exhibition matches. She has been released by her team, Super Women and Sune Luus would replace her for the league.