India’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign takes a setback after off-spinner Shreyanka Patil is ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to a right ankle injury sustained during India’s Group A match against the Netherlands. Reports say she twisted her ankle while fielding, was stretchered off, and the injury ended her participation. Shreyanka’s absence comes after she had already returned to international cricket earlier in 2026 following prior injury concerns. India, which has been unbeaten in the group so far after wins over Pakistan and the Netherlands, now prepares for its next match against South Africa.
The ICC’s Event Technical Committee approves Prema Rawat as Patil’s replacement in India’s squad. Multiple outlets describe Rawat, a leg-spin all-rounder, as uncapped at international level. She has played in six Women’s Premier League matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the last two seasons and taken three wickets, according to the reports. She has also performed in domestic and developmental setups, including recent India A outings and the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars. Rawat is yet to make her India debut.
