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India Lose Opener Pratika Rawal for World Cup Semi-Final as ICC Approves Shafali Verma Replacement

Team management weighs a new opening partner for Smriti Mandhana ahead of Australia on October 30 at D.Y. Patil Stadium.

Overview

  • Rawal sustained a right-ankle twist and knee concern while fielding against Bangladesh in a rain-hit match that was abandoned in Navi Mumbai.
  • The ICC Event Technical Committee confirmed Shafali Verma as Rawal’s replacement in India’s World Cup squad.
  • India are assessing whether to promote Harleen Deol, persist with Amanjot Kaur, or start Verma alongside Mandhana at the top.
  • Rawal exits the tournament as India’s second-highest run-scorer with 308 runs, including a 75 in the earlier meeting with Australia.
  • Selection plans factor in calls to retain six bowling options and a wet forecast with a reserve day in place for the October 30 semi-final.