US EditionBlow for India as Pratika Rawal Ruled Out of Women’s World Cup 2025; Shafali Verma Named Replacement
Shafali Verma, the fourth-highest run-scorer in WPL 2025, replaces Pratika Rawal who injured her ankle in the last league game, ahead of the semi-final.
- On Monday, the ICC Event Technical Committee approved Shafali Verma as Pratika Rawal's replacement for India's semi-final against Australia in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.
- Rawal's right-ankle injury occurred when her foot got stuck in the turf during the 21st over of the Bangladesh match, ruling out the tournament's second-highest run-getter with a 51.33 average.
- Although left out of the original squad, Verma has 29 ODIs, four half-centuries, and last played in October 2024, with a season-best 304 runs at a 152.76 strike rate for Delhi Capitals.
- India's opening partnership had produced major stands of 212 and 155, and Shafali Verma could add powerplay aggression to help Smriti Mandhana pace her innings, while Harleen Deol or Amanjot Kaur remain alternate openers.
- When the squad was announced in August, selectors preferred Rawal over Verma prioritising consistency, while the Event Technical Committee including Wasim Khan and Mel Jones approved Verma's late replacement ahead of the knockout match.
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Blow for India as Pratika Rawal ruled out of Women’s World Cup 2025; Shafali Verma named replacement
Shafali Verma is expected to be drafted straightaway into India’s playing XI after an unfortunate injury to Pratika Rawal ahead of the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final with Australia.
Shafali Verma Replaces Injured Pratika Rawal in India Women’s National Cricket Team Ahead of IND-W vs AUS-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final | 🏏 LatestLY
Shafali Verma, who was not part of India’s original squad or reserves, will join the team ahead of the IND-W vs AUS-W ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final in Navi Mumbai on October 30 and will be available for selection immediately. The 21-year-old last played an ODI for India in October 2024 but has been in fine touch in domestic and India A. 🏏 Shafali Verma Replaces Injured Pratika Rawal in India Women’s National Cricket Team Ahead of IND-W …
Shafali Verma replaces Pratika Rawal in India's squad ahead of World Cup semifinal against Australia
India have named Shafali Verma as a replacement for the injured Pratika Rawal in the squad ahead of their World Cup 2025 semifinal clash against Australia on Thursday, October 30. Rawal had picked up a freak injury while fielding during India's last group stage clash against Bangladesh. Rawal twisted her ankle and also hurt her knee while trying to save a boundary in the 21st over of the rain-curtailed 27-over per side clash in Navi Mumbai. As p…
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