Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Ellyse Perry Withdraws from WPL 2026
Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland, two important players from the Women's Premier League (WPL) teams RCB and DC, have decided not to play in the WPL 2026 season because of personal reasons.
RCB has chosen Sayali Satghare to replace Perry, and DC has picked Alana King to replace Sutherland.
Both replacements will join their new teams at specific prices.
Additionally, UP Warriorz have signed Charli Knott as a replacement for Tara Norris, who is playing in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier.
This means the teams have to quickly adjust their plans for the upcoming season.
Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland withdraw from WPL 2026 due to personal reasons.
RCB replaces Perry with Sayali Satghare for ₹30 lakh.
DC replaces Sutherland with Alana King for ₹60 lakh.
UP Warriorz sign Charli Knott as a replacement for Tara Norris.
Perry's absence is a significant blow to RCB, as she was a key player in their title-winning campaign.
- Who
- Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland
- What
- Withdrew from WPL 2026 due to personal reasons
- When
- December 30, 2025
- Where
- Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026
- Why
- Personal reasons
- Players Withdrawn
- Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland
- Teams Affected
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Replacements
- Sayali Satghare (RCB), Alana King (DC)
- Replacement Costs
- Sayali Satghare: ₹30 lakh, Alana King: ₹60 lakh
- Reason for Withdrawal
- Personal reasons
- Upcoming Tournament
- WPL 2026
- Additional Replacement
- Charli Knott for UP Warriorz
- Replacement Cost for Charli Knott
- ₹10 lakh
Sources
Blow For RCB! Ellyse Perry Pulls Out Of WPL 2026
Ellyse Perry Pulls Out Of WPL 2026 Season, RCB Names Replacement
RCB Hit With Major Blow, Ellyse Perry To Miss WPL 2026; DC To Be Without Australian Star - Replacements Named
Smriti Mandhana's RCB suffer huge blow ahead of WPL 2026 as Ellyse Perry pulls out; Sayali Satghare named replacement
WPL 2026: Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland withdraw from tournament, replacements announced
Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland withdraw from WPL; RCB, DC name replacements
WPL 2026: Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland to miss upcoming season
RCB, DC hit by Perry and Sutherland pullouts ahead of WPL 2026
