India’s aspirations for clinching their maiden Women’s Cricket World Cup title have suffered a significant setback with the injury-induced withdrawal of star opening batter Pratika Rawal. Rawal, who has been in stellar form throughout the tournament, sustained an ankle injury during India’s final league-stage match against Bangladesh on Sunday. The match ended in a washout, but Rawal’s absence looms large as India prepares to face defending champions Australia in the semifinals.
India’s hopes hit as Pratika Rawal ruled out of Women’s Cricket World Cup semifinals
