In a significant boost ahead of a challenging overseas assignment, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed the return of Pratika Rawal In India’s women’s ODI squad for the upcoming series Australia. The young batsman who suffered an ankle injury during India’s win 2025 women’s world cup Abhiyan has completed his rehabilitation and is now fit to rejoin the national team.
Raval’s return ended a disappointing spell on the sidelines. The injury occurred during a rain-affected group-stage clash in October bangladeshHe twisted his ankle while fielding and had to be helped off the field. It was a heartbreaking moment for the player who was enjoying a dream start to her international journey.
Path to Recovery at the Center of Excellence
After the injury, Raval had to undergo an extensive rehabilitation program at the BCCI Center of Excellence (CoE). According to the official release of the board, she has now made a full recovery and has been cleared for competitive cricket.
His absence was greatly felt during the knockout stage of the World Cup. was included in the team in his place Shafali Verma Before the semi-finals, and since then, Raval has not participated in any competitive matches. The long recovery period kept him off the field for months, testing his patience and resilience.
Despite the setback, Raval’s meteoric rise before the injury has ensured that he remains in the headlines. His consistent performances had already made a strong impact, and he was subsequently included in the BCCI’s central contract list – a testament to the confidence the selectors had in his ability.
Interestingly, Raval was also selected by UP Warriors for the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL). However, her recovery timeline meant that she could not participate in the tournament. Adding to the intrigue, the talented batsman is yet to make her Women’s T20I debut for India, making her international story one that is still unfolding.
The selectors have also named him in the squad for the one-off Test to be followed by the ODI series against Australia, underscoring their long-term plans for the youngsters across all formats.
A tough Australian challenge awaits
India Women, led by Harmanpreet KaurThe three-match ODI series will begin against Australia in Brisbane on 24 February. The remaining two matches will be played in Hobart, while Perth is set to host the lone Test. Raval’s return adds depth to a batting unit that already has experienced names Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues And Shafali. Australia is known for its aggressive cricket on its home ground, so India will be keen to field a balanced and confident team.
Updated India Women’s ODI Team
Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (Vice-Captain), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Shree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaur, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chhetri (WK), Kashvi Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal.
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