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India women's cricket team names Pratika Rawal as Asia Cup replacement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:06 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

India women's cricket team names Pratika Rawal as Asia Cup replacement
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced India's squad for the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, with Pratika Rawal replacing Jemimah Rodrigues, who is sidelined by a high-grade right hamstring tear. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the team, with Smriti Mandhana serving as vice-captain. The tournament will take place in the UAE from August 28 to September 13. India is grouped with Pakistan, Thailand, and Hong Kong, opening against Thailand on August 30.

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  • •Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out due to injury sustained on August 3.
  • •Pratika Rawal returns to the T20I side for the Asia Cup.
  • •The tournament runs from August 28 to September 13 in the UAE.
  • •India's group includes Pakistan, Thailand, and Hong Kong.
  • •India's first match is against Thailand on August 30.
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  • 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — India women's squad for ACC T20 Asia Cup 2026: Full team list as BCCI names Pratika Rawal replacement for Jemimah Rodrigues
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India have named their squad for the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026, with Pratika Rawal replacing the injured Jemimah Rodrigues.

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