Pratika Rawal misses Warwickshire One-Day Cup stint after Asia Cup call-up
Synopsis
Pratika Rawal's maiden T20I call-up has come at Warwickshire's expense — the 25-year-old will skip her planned county stint and head to Dubai instead, stepping in for an injured Jemimah Rodrigues. With India facing Pakistan on 5 September at a UAE-hosted Asia Cup for the first time, the stakes for a debutant batter couldn't be higher.
Key Takeaways
Pratika Rawal , 25, has earned her maiden T20I call-up for the ACC Women's Asia Cup .
She replaces Jemimah Rodrigues , ruled out with a high-grade right hamstring tear affecting both the Asia Cup and Asian Games .
Pratika will no longer join Warwickshire for the One-Day Cup ; her planned arrival on 19 August at Edgbaston is cancelled.
She has played 27 ODIs , scoring 1,189 runs , and was part of India's 2025 Women's ODI World Cup-winning squad .
India open their Asia Cup campaign against Thailand on 30 August at the Dubai International Stadium , with the final on 13 September .
Top-order batter Pratika Rawal will no longer join Warwickshire for the remainder of the One-Day Cup in England after earning her maiden T20I call-up to the India women's squad for the ACC Women's Asia Cup. The 25-year-old was named as a replacement for Jemimah Rodrigues, who has been ruled out of both the Asia Cup and the Asian Games due to a high-grade right hamstring tear.
Why Pratika Was Called Up
The Amita Sharma-led Women's Selection Committee drafted Pratika into the squad after Rodrigues sustained a serious hamstring injury that has sidelined her from two major tournaments — the ACC Women's Asia Cup in the UAE and the Asian Games in Japan. Pratika, who was scheduled to arrive at Edgbaston on 19 August, will now skip the county engagement entirely.
Warwickshire React to the Setback
Warwickshire women's head coach Ali Maiden expressed disappointment at losing the batter but offered his full support. 'We were really looking forward to welcoming Pratika into our squad for the remainder of the season, and we're incredibly disappointed to lose her. That being said, we've still got a lot to play for in the remaining weeks of the season, and we're confident in the squad we have at our disposal. Playing for your country is the ultimate honour, and we wish Pratika well in the Asia Cup,' he said in a statement.
Pratika's Record and Background
Pratika is a member of India's 2025 Women's ODI World Cup-winning side and, while uncapped in T20Is, has appeared in 27 ODIs, amassing 1,189 runs. She also scored a fifty on her Test debut against Australia at Perth earlier this year, underlining her growing stature across formats. The Asia Cup call-up marks her first entry into India's T20I setup.
India's Asia Cup Schedule
India, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, open their campaign against Thailand on 30 August at the Dubai International Stadium. They subsequently face Hong Kong and China on 3 September, before the high-profile clash against Pakistan on 5 September. The UAE is hosting the tournament for the first time. The semi-finals are scheduled for 10 and 11 September, with the final set for 13 September.
With Rodrigues sidelined and the T20I World Cup cycle gaining momentum, Pratika's performance in Dubai could shape India's batting blueprint for the format going forward.
Point of View
And Rodrigues's injury has accelerated that timeline. The more pointed question is whether a batter with zero T20I caps is ready for a high-pressure Asia Cup opener against Thailand and, crucially, Pakistan. Her ODI record and World Cup pedigree suggest the tools are there, but T20I cricket demands a different tempo. Warwickshire's frustration is understandable; county stints are precisely the environment designed to sharpen that tempo. India has chosen the tournament over the preparation — a gamble that will be judged entirely by results in Dubai.
NationPress
15 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has Pratika Rawal been called up for the ACC Women's Asia Cup?
Pratika Rawal has been named as a replacement for Jemimah Rodrigues, who was ruled out of the Asia Cup and the Asian Games due to a high-grade right hamstring tear. The Women's Selection Committee, led by Amita Sharma, drafted her into India's T20I squad for the tournament in the UAE.
What was Pratika Rawal's planned stint with Warwickshire?
Pratika was scheduled to join Warwickshire on 19 August for the remainder of the One-Day Cup season in England, playing at Edgbaston. That arrangement has been cancelled following her national call-up.
What is Pratika Rawal's international record?
Pratika has featured in 27 ODIs, amassing 1,189 runs, and was part of India's 2025 Women's ODI World Cup-winning squad. She scored a fifty on her Test debut against Australia in Perth but is yet to be capped in T20Is.
When and where is the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2025?
The ACC Women's Asia Cup is being held at the Dubai International Stadium in the UAE — the country's first time hosting the tournament. India's first match is on 30 August against Thailand, with the final scheduled for 13 September.
When does India play Pakistan in the Asia Cup?
India face arch-rivals Pakistan on 5 September at the Dubai International Stadium during the group stage of the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2025.
