New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- The Indian women's cricket team have suffered a significant blow after their skipper Harmanpreet Kaur sustained an injury during the first ODI against Australia in Brisbane on Tuesday.

The BCCI, in a statement after India's innings, said that Harmanpreet sustained a left knee injury while batting and that she wouldn't take the field during Australia's chase.

"Captain Harmanpreet Kaur has not taken the field in the second innings after sustaining an injury to her left knee while batting. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring her progress.

"Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is leading the side in her absence," the BCCI said in the statement. India won the toss and opted to bat against Australia on Tuesday.

Harmanpreet, wh...