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The India women’s national cricket team is currently in England for the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. In the last game against the Netherlands women’s national cricket team, the Women in Blue suffered a major injury after star all-rounder Shreyanka Patil injured her ankle while chasing her own ball.
Unable to stand on his feet, he was taken out of the field on a stretcher. He was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury later in the game. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder has been replaced by Prema Rawat for the remainder of the tournament. Former players have suffered major injuries and have not been able to play important matches for India before.
Shreyanka Patil suffers career-ending injury
Shreyanka Patil suffered an injury after bowling the ball around the wicket while fielding in the sixth over of the Netherlands’ innings. While running to stop the run, she fell awkwardly while scooping the ball and clutched her right ankle in pain.
Shreyanka Patil had earlier spoken emotionally about visiting Lord’s as a spectator in 2025 and imagining India winning a World Cup match and standing on the famous balcony with the trophy. She strongly believed in expression and wanted to put herself in that emotional place, but it was not possible due to an injury she suffered a few days ago.
Now, after the injury, he gave an update on his Instagram account, saying that injuries are never easy and this is the hardest, and also expressed his gratitude towards the fans who supported him during this difficult phase.
No injury is easy – Shreyanka Patil
Shreyanka said, “Well, not every dream comes true. No injury is easy but this is the hardest injury. But in these last few days, I am overwhelmed with the love I have received. I have seen a lot of messages, a lot of edits, reels and I really appreciate them all.”
“I know many of you are wishing the same for me that I get over this. Not every dream comes true, but I will never stop dreaming! And as I said last year, “Heartbroken, but I will fly again.”
Shreyanka Patil’s injury history
This is not the first time that Shreyanka has suffered a serious injury; He has a long history of playing big innings. Earlier, she was out for a year due to a finger fracture during the Asia Cup, though she recovered in time for India’s 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE.
But later, he suffered Grade 3 shin splints in both legs, which ruled him out for months and forced him to miss the entire 2025 WPL season for RCB. After this, she returned to action against Australia but was dropped again a few days ago.
Harmanpreet Kaur’s team will face South Africa women’s national cricket team on Sunday and it is a must win for both the teams, India are second in the table after winning two out of two. The Proteas cannot afford to lose this match as they will potentially be eliminated if they lose.