India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss the initial two weeks of the Women's Premier League 2026 season due to a hamstring injury. She sustained the injury at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru while undergoing treatment for a shoulder issue. RCB head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed her absence, stating her recovery will be monitored weekly. The team secured a win in their opening match against Mumbai Indians despite Vastrakar's unavailability.