MUMBAI : Australia opener Beth Mooney's Women's Premier League (WPL) debut did not go according to plan as the Gujarat Giants captain retired with a knee injury in Saturday's tournament opener against Mumbai Indians.Mooney, who top-scored for champions Australia in the final of the T20 World Cup against S
MUMBAI : Australia opener Beth Mooney's Women's Premier League debut did not go according to plan as the Gujarat Giants captain retired with a knee injury in Saturday's tournament opener against Mumbai Indians.
Leading Gujarat's chase, Mooney faced three balls before injuring her left knee as she turned while running.
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