Big blow to India: Opener Pratika Rawal ruled out of historic God Test against England; here’s why | Cricket News
Shafali Verma and Pratika Rawal talk during the first day of the Women’s Test match between Australia and India at WACA Stadium in Perth, Australia on March 6, 2026. (Getty)
Head coach Amol Muzumdar said Rawal suffered the injury while playing for India A against England A at Taunton earlier this month. She injured her knee during India A’s second 50-over match and required stitches.Priya Punia has joined the team as Rawal’s replacement.This is LaVar’s second major injury setback in recent times. During the Women’s ODI World Cup at home last year, she was forced to withdraw from the match after spraining her ankle. Rawal made his debut against Australia earlier this year.The Test comes after India were eliminated in the group stage of the recently concluded Women’s T20 World Cup. Muzumdar admitted the match was disappointing but said the team had moved on and were now fully focused on the red-ball challenge.
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