28 Oct 2026IndiaTrendingAI-written from sources
Yastika Bhatia joins Brisbane Heat in WBBL 2026 as Jess Jonassen's replacement
What happened
Indian batter Yastika Bhatia has been named as a replacement for Jess Jonassen at Brisbane Heat in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), according to Hindi-language reports from Hindustan, India TV and Cricinfo Hindi.
When it started
Reports were published around 28 October 2026, the date this topic started trending in India.
How it spread
According to the reports, Brisbane Heat signed Yastika Bhatia after Jess Jonassen was ruled out with an injury. The reports do not give details of the injury or the contract terms.
Why it matters
The move fills a gap in the Brisbane Heat squad during the WBBL 2026 season. Reports describe it as a return to the league for Yastika Bhatia.