
India's hopes in the Women's World Cup 2025 have been dealt a major blow with the news of opener Pratika Rawal being ruled out of the tournament due to knee and ankle injuries. Rawal, who has been in remarkable form as the second highest run-scorer for India, suffered the injuries during the final league match. The talented batter twisted her ankle while fielding, leaving a void in the team and raising concerns about their upcoming semifinal clash against Australia. Rawal's absence will undoubtedly impact India's batting lineup and overall performance in the crucial stages of the tournament. The team will now have to regroup and find ways to overcome this setback as they aim to continue their quest for the Women's ODI World Cup title.