Yastika Bhatia joins Brisbane Heat in WBBL as Jess Jonassen's injury replacement
What happened
According to Hindi-language reports from Hindustan, India TV and Cricinfo, Indian batter Yastika Bhatia has been signed by Brisbane Heat in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) as a replacement for injured Australian bowler Jess Jonassen.
When it started
The headlines do not state an exact date for the announcement. The India TV report's web address includes 2026-10-28, which suggests that is roughly when it was published.
How it spread
Brisbane Heat announced the signing, according to India TV. Reports describe Bhatia as joining the squad in place of Jonassen, who was ruled out by injury.
Why it matters
The story matters for WBBL squad planning after an injury. It also gives Bhatia, an Indian batter, a spot in the league. The reports do not say how long Jonassen will be out or for how long Bhatia has been signed.