India’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign has been hit by a setback as off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been forced out of the tournament due to an ankle injury. The injury occurred during a match against the Netherlands when she twisted her ankle while bowling and had to be carried off the field. In her place, uncapped legspinner Prema Rawat has been named as the replacement.
Prema Rawat, a 24-year-old leg-break bowler, has been approved by the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as the replacement for Shreyanka Patil. Rawat has shown promise in recent tournaments, including the Women’s Premier League and the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars, where she performed well for India A.
Shreyanka Patil, who had made a comeback to international cricket earlier this year, suffered the injury just as she was regaining form. She had expressed the mental challenges of dealing with injuries in the past but had found motivation from her family and support system. India, despite the setback, remains unbeaten in their group matches, with upcoming games against South Africa on the horizon.
