US EditionIndia's Hopes Hit as Pratika Rawal Ruled Out of Women's Cricket World Cup Semifinals
Rawal scored 308 runs in six innings but is unlikely to recover from a right-leg injury before India's semifinal against Australia, officials said.
- A source confirmed on Monday that Pratika Rawal, India's opener, sustained a right-leg injury during the rain-hit match at D.Y. Patil Stadium and her absence would be a significant setback.
- In the 21st over of Bangladesh women's cricket team innings, Pratika Rawal slipped on the wet outfield trying to prevent a second run, twisting her ankle and knee before being taken to a hospital within stadium premises.
- Her injury remains doubtful, and Rawal’s absence is a significant setback ahead of Thursday’s semifinal, a source confirmed.
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India Medical Team is monitoring Rawal's progress while Amanjot Kaur opened alongside Smriti Mandhana, and the International Cricket Council approved Shafali Verma as a late replacement with team management expected to seek an injury substitution soon.
- India faces defending champion Australia in the second semifinal in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, and a source confirmed Pratika Rawal’s injury is a significant setback to India’s hopes of a first Women's World Cup title.
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