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Pratika Rawal ruled out of historic Test at Lord's against England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 8:09 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Pratika Rawal ruled out of historic Test at Lord's against England

Summary

India opener Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the one-off Test against England at Lord's, starting July 10, due to a knee injury sustained while playing for India A against England A earlier in July. Head coach Amol Muzumdar confirmed Rawal suffered a cut requiring stitches. Priya Punia will replace her in the squad. This Test is significant as it marks the first women's match at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test. India comes off a disappointing exit at the Women's T20 World Cup, but Muzumdar expressed optimism about team preparations for the upcoming match.

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•Rawal injured her knee during a match for India A.
•Priya Punia replaces Rawal in the squad.
•The Test begins on July 10, 2026.
•This is the first women's Test at Lord's.
•India aims to recover from their T20 World Cup exit.

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8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Big blow for India: Opener Pratika Rawal ruled out of historic Lord's Test against England; here's why

What they're saying

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Head coach Amol Muzumdar said Rawal picked up the injury while playing for India A against England A in Taunton earlier this month. She suffered a cut on her knee during India A's second 50-over match, which required stitches.
— Yahoo Sports

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