Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup and Asian Games; Pratika Rawal named replacement
Jemimah Rodrigues suffers a high-grade right hamstring tear, ruling her out of the Asia Cup and Asian Games. Pratika Rawal steps in as Rodrigues' replacement for India in the Asia Cup squad.
Key takeaways
- Jemimah Rodrigues is sidelined due to a high-grade right hamstring tear sustained on August 3 during The Hundred.
- Pratika Rawal is named as Rodrigues’ replacement for the Asia Cup in Dubai.
- The Asia Cup runs from August 28 to September 13, while the Asian Games are scheduled for September 19 to October 4 in Japan.
What Happened
Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of India’s Asia Cup campaign and the Asian Games after sustaining a high-grade right hamstring tear earlier in August while playing in The Hundred in England. The BCCI Medical Team assessed the injury as a high-grade tear at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Pratika Rawal has been named as Rodrigues’ replacement for the Asia Cup.
The Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, and the Asian Games are slated for September 19 to October 4 in Japan. The updated India squad for the Asia Cup includes Rawal in place of Rodrigues.
Why It Matters
The loss of a regular member of India’s white-ball setup potentially affects balance and experience in the Asia Cup squad ahead of two major multi-team events in quick succession. Replacing Rodrigues with a another batter changes the team composition for the Asia Cup, though the Asian Games also pose a separate challenge for selection and fitness management.
Background
Rodrigues sustained the injury on August 3 while playing for Southern Brave in The Hundred in England. Following medical assessment, the BCCI confirmed the high-grade tear and announced her removal from both the Asia Cup and the Asian Games rosters. Pratika Rawal, who has previously represented India in ODIs, was named as her replacement for the Asia Cup.
Key Facts
- Rodrigues sustained a right hamstring injury on 3 August during The Hundred in England.
- The BCCI Medical Team assessed the injury as a high-grade tear in Bengaluru.
- Rodrigues was ruled out of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup in the UAE and the Asian Games in Japan.
- Pratika Rawal replaced Rodrigues in India’s Asia Cup squad.
- The Asia Cup will be held in Dubai from 28 August to 13 September; the Asian Games run from 19 September to 4 October in Japan.
What Happens Next
India will proceed with the Asia Cup campaign featuring Rawal and will monitor Rodrigues’ recovery for future white-ball assignments. The exact recovery timeline has not been publicly specified by the BCCI.
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