India will miss ‘clutch’ Jemimah at Women’s Asia Cup: Coach Muzumdar

India will be without their star batter, Jemimah Rodrigues, at the Women's Asia Cup as she recovers from a hamstring injury sustained during The Hundred Women's series. Coach Amol Muzumdar described Rodrigues as a "clutch" player who will be missed during the tournament, but acknowledged that the team will have to adjust. In her place, 20-year-old Pratika Rawal, who has yet to play a T20I or a Women's Premier League match, has been called up.

Despite concerns over India's recent form, with nine losses in their last 16 T20Is, Muzumdar remains optimistic, emphasizing the team's young talent and assertive playing style. The tournament kicks off with India facing Thailand on September 4, with the much-anticipated India-Pakistan match scheduled for September 5.