The Indian women’s cricket team has announced a key change ahead of the ongoing Women’s Cricket World Cup, with Shafali Verma replacing Pratika Rawal, who has been ruled out due to injury. The decision comes after medical assessments confirmed that Rawal would not recover in time for the remainder of the tournament.

Shafali, known for her explosive batting at the top order, is expected to bring fresh energy and experience to India’s lineup. The team management stated that her inclusion will add depth to the batting unit, especially in crucial group-stage matches.

The Women’s World Cup has seen intense competition so far, and India aims to secure a semifinal spot with the inclusion of Shafali, who has previously been part of several major ICC tournaments.