India, Oct. 27 -- Opening batter Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the remainder of the Women's World Cup 2025 after suffering a nasty injury during the final group stage match against Bangladesh at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. The development was confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday evening, and Shafali Verma was named as the replacement for the 25-year-old.

The injury comes as a body blow for India ahead of the crucial semi-final against defending champions Australia on Thursday, October 30, in Navi Mumbai. The right-hander is the second-highest run-scorer in the ongoing eight-team tournament with 308 runs to her name in seven matches, averaging 51.33 at a strike-rate of 77.77.

She had ...