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Pratika Rawal Returns from Injury, Added to India's ODI Squad vs Australia

Opener Pratika Rawal has been added to India's ODI squad for the upcoming series in Australia after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during last year's victorious ICC Women's Cricket World Cup. The BCCI confirmed her inclusion following successful rehabilitation at their Centre of Excellence. Rawal was a key performer in the World Cup, scoring 308 runs at an average of over 50 before her injury. The ODI series is part of a multi-format tour where India currently leads the T20I leg 1-0.

Key Points: Pratika Rawal Added to India Women's ODI Squad for Australia Series

  • Pratika Rawal recovers from World Cup ankle injury
  • Added to ODI squad for Australia tour
  • Was a top batter in India's World Cup win
  • India leads T20I series 1-0
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Pratika Rawal added to India's squad for ODI series against Australia

Opener Pratika Rawal returns from ankle injury, added to India's squad for the ODI series against Australia women. Get squad details and series info.

"The Women's Selection Committee has added Pratika Rawal to India's squad - BCCI Statement"

Mumbai, February 17

Opener Pratika Rawal has been added to India's ODI squad for the tour of Australia, which will start from February 24. She has recovered from an ankle injury sustained during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup at home last year.

A statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said, "The Women's Selection Committee has added Pratika Rawal to India's squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia women, which is part of the ongoing multi-format tour of Australia."

Pratika has completed her rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) and has fully recovered from her ankle injury sustained in October during the marquee 50-over women's cricket tournament, which India won for the first time.

The young batter was also picked for her maiden Women's Premier League (WPL) season by UP Warriorz, but the injury kept her on sidelines. Pratika was one of India's premier batters in the World Cup with 308 runs in six innings at an average of 51.33, including a century and fifty, but was ruled out due to an ankle injury sustained during the final league stage clash against Bangladesh.

In 24 ODIs and 23 innings, she has scored 1,110 runs at an average of 50.45, with a strike rate of over 82, with two centuries and seven fifties.

Currently in the ongoing T20I series of three-matches, India is 1-0 up, having won the first T20I by 21 runs via DLS method. After the ODI series, a one-off Test will also take place from March 6 onwards at Perth and an overall points system will determine the winner of the series.

India's updated squad for ODI series against Australia: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Great to see her back. Her average of over 50 in ODIs is seriously impressive. Hope she gets a good run in the WPL too now. UP Warriorz must be relieved.
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Rohit P
A balanced and strong squad. But I hope the management has a clear plan. Sometimes we see too many changes. Consistency in selection is also key for team morale.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in Australia, I'm excited to see this series. The women's game is getting so competitive. Pratika's comeback story adds a great narrative. Best of luck to both teams!
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Meera T
Welcome back, Pratika! 🙏 Missed watching you bat. That injury during our World Cup win was the only sad part. Now go and conquer Australia! The one-off Test in Perth will be the real challenge.
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Vikram M
Good move by the selectors. She's a proven performer. The bench strength looks good too with players like Kashvee Gautam. Future is bright for women's cricket in India.

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