Major Setback For Team India As Jemimah Rodrigues Ruled Out Of Asia Cup And Asian Games; Pratika Rawal Named Replacement
Indian Women's Cricket Team have suffered a major setback ahead of the Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games 2026 after their in-form batter Jemimah Rodrigues was ruled out of both tournaments due to a hamstring injury. Rodrigues suffered the injury on August 3 while playing for Southern Brave in The Hundred in England. She was later assessed by the BCCI Medical Team at the Centre of Excellence in…
Indian Women's Cricket Team faces a significant setback as their experienced batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of both the Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games 2026 due to a hamstring injury sustained on August 3 during a game for Southern Brave in The Hundred, England. Following her injury assessment by the BCCI Medical Team in Bengaluru, it has been confirmed the extent of her injury.
Rodrigues, who has played 131 T20I matches for India, is a crucial part of the team's strategy in shorter formats. With the Asia Cup just two weeks away, the Women's Selection Committee has named Pratika Rawal as her replacement for the Asia Cup. Rawal, who recently played for India A, will join the squad to fill this key position.
This absence will leave India without one of their most experienced batters for the upcoming tournaments in the UAE and Japan, necessitating adjustments in their team plans.
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