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Priya Punia named in India's squad for Test against England at Lord's

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 6:29 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Priya Punia named in India's squad for Test against England at Lord's

Summary

Priya Punia has been selected for India's one-off Test against England at Lord's starting this Friday, replacing the injured Pratika Rawal. Rawal was ruled out due to a knee injury sustained during a match for India A. Punia, who is yet to make her Test debut, recently excelled in a series for India A, scoring a total of 171 runs across three matches. She served as the highest run-scorer during that series, which India A won 2-1 against England A. Her appointment highlights her progress in limited-overs cricket, where she has previously represented India.

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By the Numbers

•Punia replaces Pratika Rawal who is injured.
•The one-off Test starts on July 11, 2026.
•Punia scored 171 runs in the recent India A series.
•She has played 12 Women's ODIs and 3 T20Is for India.

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What they're saying

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Priya Punia's selection for the one-off Test against England comes on the back of an excellent series for India A against England A. She scored 23 in the opening match before following it up with 87 and 61 in the next two games. She finished as India A's highest run-scorer in the three-match One-Day series with 171 runs and played a key role in India's 2-1 series victory.
— Yahoo Sports

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