TATA WPL 2026: Top 5 International Stars Missing this Season

By: WE Staff

The TATA Women’s Premier League has evolved into a premier global platform where the world’s finest women cricketers have showcased their skill, resilience, and star power. Across previous editions, several elite players have etched their names into WPL history through iconic performances, match-winning spells, and leadership moments that brought laurels to their franchises and elevated the tournament’s dynamics. Their presence helped the league command worldwide attention, earn praise from cricket lovers across continents, and reinforce India’s position at the heart of women’s franchise cricket.

Yet, the WPL 2026 season also highlights the delicate nature of women’s franchise cricket ecosystems. Despite their global popularity and proven credentials, some of the most celebrated names find themselves missing this season due to a combination of injuries, personal choices, workload management, and shifting team strategies. Their absence inevitably reduces the league’s star appeal and leaves visible gaps in team combinations, reminding fans how quickly circumstances can change even for the game’s biggest icons.

The Women Entrepreneurs Review Magazine identifies five of the most high-profile players missing from the TATA WPL 2026 season: Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, Annabel Sutherland, Issy Wong, and Alice Capsey. Their absence, driven by a combination of personal commitments, injury setbacks, and unforeseen auction outcomes, leaves significant voids across team line-ups.

Ellyse Perry

Ellyse Perry’s withdrawal from the TATA WPL 2026 is a major loss for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Since the league’s inception, she has been RCB’s most influential all-rounder, delivering defining performances with both bat and ball. Perry played a pivotal role in RCB’s historic 2024 title win, topped the run charts that season, and registered the best bowling figures in WPL history. Across seasons, she consistently anchored the batting order while providing crucial breakthroughs. Her absence due to personal reasons leaves a leadership and experience void, forcing RCB to rely heavily on senior players and emerging talent to maintain balance and competitiveness.