Warwickshire Bears have signed India opener Pratika Rawal for the 2026 county season, joining the squad for the Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaign. Multiple outlets report that the club brings her in to bolster its batting for the remainder of the competition. Wisden and other reports say Rawal is set to join Warwickshire ahead of the next round of fixtures, which begin on August 19. NDTV states the agreement runs until the end of the 2026 domestic season, while Times of India places the signing in the context of her expected debut in county cricket. Times of India also notes that Rawal is returning to the sport after recovering from a knee injury. The reports describe Warwickshire’s addition as part of its push for strong results in the One-Day Cup, including progress into the knockout stage. Rawal has expressed excitement about playing county cricket and about the opportunity to play at Edgbaston, according to Times of India. The move is presented as a domestic reinforcement for Warwickshire in England’s one-day competition.