Last Updated: July 9, 2026 08:51 AM
Indian women are facing a major setback before the important England Test match. Pratika Rawal ruled out due to a knee injury. Important Test match at Lord’s starting July 10. England is entering with confidence after its recent World Cup performance. Teams previously played a T20I series with England winning 2-1.
Pratika Rawal Ruled Out Due to Knee Injury
Pratika Rawal ruled out of the Lord’s Test match completely. She suffered a knee injury while representing India A in cricket. Injury involved a cut on the knee requiring a medical stitch procedure. Head coach Amol Muzumdar confirmed injury details publicly yesterday.
Pratika Rawal ruled out preventing Test participation completely now. Injury prevents the opening batter from playing in an important Test match. It is a major blow to India’s women’s opening batting options. Replacement is needed for the important England Test match immediately.
England Test at Lord’s and Tournament Context
The England Test begins on July 10 at Lord’s cricket venue. Indian women are recovering from a disappointing World Cup cricket campaign. Failed to reach the semi-finals in the T20 World Cup tournament. England Women are finishing in the T20 World Cup runners-up position.
Lost the final to Australia in the World Cup cricket tournament. Three-match T20I series with England winning 2-1 overall. Important opportunity for India to prove its Test cricket credentials. England is entering with confidence from their recent performances.
Priya Punia was added to India’s squad as a replacement player. She will replace Pratika Rawal in the England Test cricket. International debut in 2019 for Priya Punia in cricket. Played 12 Women’s ODIs for the India cricket team. Appeared in 3 Women’s T20Is for India cricket.
First Test appearance for Priya Punia coming very soon. Experience from limited-overs cricket is helping her preparation overall. Squad change confirmed by Amol Muzumdar officially today.
Previous Injury Setbacks and Pratika Rawal’s History
Pratika Rawal experienced setbacks before and during the cricket tournament. The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 was an impressive campaign. Impressed as an opening batter during league stage matches. Ruled out before the semi-finals due to an ankle injury.
Shafali Varma replaced her in the tournament then completely. The pattern of injuries affecting Pratika Rawal is quite unfortunate. The impact on squad selection and team planning is obvious.
