Pratika Rawal ruled out of Women's World Cup semifinals vs Australia: Report

Pratika Rawal ruled out of WC semis [Source: AFP Photo]

The India Women’s team has suffered a massive blow as star opener, Pratika Rawal, is reportedly ruled out of the World Cup semifinals vs the defending champions, Australia. The batter suffered a knee and an ankle injury during the league stage game against Bangladesh, and she was immediately taken off the field as a precautionary measure.

How Rawal suffered a horrific injury

The incident occurred in the 21st over of the Bangladesh innings, as the innings resumed two-and-a-half hours late due to rain and the ground was a bit wet. Fielding near the mid-wicket region, Rawal overran while trying to stop the ball, and her foot stuck in the turf and she twisted her ankle as the batter looked in discomfort.

The batter was taken off quickly, and she didn’t turn up for the remainder of Bangladesh's innings, as Amanjot Kaur replaced her as the opener. Now, ahead of the semis, RevSportz has reported that Rawal might not be fit for the crucial game against the Aussies and has been ruled out.

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