Ahead of the 5th match of the ongoing ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2024 between India and the United Arab Emirates, it was announced that Indian all-rounder Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament.
This ninth edition of the tournament is taking place from July 19 to July 28, 2024, in Sri Lanka. It features eight teams, with all matches played as T20 Internationals in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The tournament format includes a group round-robin stage followed by knockouts. India is placed in Group A alongside Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan.
Shreyanka Patil sustained a fracture on her left-hand finger while fielding against Pakistan on Friday. Following expert consultation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team has ruled her out for the remainder of the tournament to ensure optimal recovery and long-term management. In the opening game against Pakistan, Patil claimed 2 wickets for 14 runs in 3.2 overs, with an impressive economy of 4.20, helping India secure a 7-wicket victory.
The Women’s Selection Committee has named Tanuja Kanwer as a replacement for Shreyanka Patil. Kanwer, who was earlier in the traveling reserves, has now been included in the squad. She represented Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League, taking 10 wickets in the 2024 edition, but has yet to play for the senior team.
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India’s updated squad:
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Sajana Sajeevan, Tanuja Kanwer.
Traveling reserves: Shweta Sehrawat, Saika Ishaque, Meghna Singh.
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Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament after she sustained an injury while fielding during the team’s opening game of the tournament, against Pakistan.
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