Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup, Asian Games with hamstring tear
Synopsis
A high-grade hamstring tear has ended Jemimah Rodrigues's participation in both the Women's Asia Cup and the Asian Games — a double blow for India just weeks before the tournament begins. Pratika Rawal, the 2025 ODI World Cup winner with 1,189 ODI runs, steps in as replacement, setting up a fascinating selection subplot ahead of India's title defence at Dubai.
Key Takeaways
Jemimah Rodrigues , 25, has been ruled out of the ACC Women's Asia Cup and the Asian Games due to a high-grade right hamstring tear .
The injury occurred on 3 August during a The Hundred match for Southern Brave in England; the BCCI confirmed the diagnosis after assessment in Bengaluru .
Pratika Rawal has been named her replacement — she has played 27 ODIs , scored 1,189 runs , and was part of the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup-winning team .
India, seven-time champions , open their Asia Cup campaign against Thailand on 30 August and face Pakistan on 5 September at the Dubai International Stadium .
The final is scheduled for 13 September ; this is the first time the UAE is hosting the Women's Asia Cup.
Jemimah Rodrigues, one of India's most explosive top-order batters, has been ruled out of the ACC Women's Asia Cup in the UAE and the Asian Games in Japan after sustaining a high-grade right hamstring tear. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development in an official statement on Friday, 14 August, describing it as a significant setback for the Indian women's side ahead of two marquee tournaments.
How the Injury Happened
The 25-year-old batter picked up the injury on 3 August while representing Southern Brave in The Hundred in England, forcing her out of the remainder of that competition. The BCCI Medical Team subsequently assessed her at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, where scans confirmed the severity of the damage.
'Jemimah Rodrigues sustained a right hamstring injury on 3rd August while playing in The Hundred in England. The BCCI Medical Team clinically assessed her at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and the assessment confirmed a high-grade tear. Consequently, she has been ruled out of the upcoming ACC Women's Asia Cup in the UAE and the Asian Games in Japan,' the BCCI stated.
Pratika Rawal Named as Replacement
The Women's Selection Committee has named top-order batter Pratika Rawal as Jemimah's replacement for the Women's Asia Cup. While Pratika is yet to earn a T20I cap, she has appeared in 27 ODIs, accumulating 1,189 runs, and was part of India's 2025 Women's ODI World Cup-winning squad.
Pratika's credentials include a half-century on her Test debut against Australia at Perth earlier this year. She had previously missed India's historic Lord's Test victory against England after sustaining a knee injury during an India A fixture in Taunton in July. Her selection for the Asia Cup also means she will forgo a planned county stint with Warwickshire, which was set to begin on 19 August.
India's Asia Cup Campaign: Key Fixtures
India, the seven-time Asia Cup champions, open their campaign against Thailand on 30 August, followed by a match against Hong Kong-China on 3 September. The high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Pakistan is scheduled for 5 September. All group-stage matches will be played at the Dubai International Stadium — the first time the UAE is hosting the tournament. The semi-finals are set for 10 and 11 September, with the final on 13 September.
India's Updated Asia Cup Squad
India's revised squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), G. Kamalini (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur, Nandni Sharma, Kranti Gaud, and Pratika Rawal. With Jemimah's recovery timeline uncertain, India will look to Pratika to fill a crucial role in the batting order as they chase a record eighth title.
Point of View
But she is uncapped at T20I level, and the Asia Cup's knockout format leaves little room for acclimatisation. Notably, this is the second consecutive major tournament Pratika has entered under injury-disrupted circumstances, which raises questions about workload management across formats. With India's batting depth still relying heavily on Mandhana and Harmanpreet, the middle-order equation at Dubai is genuinely unsettled.
NationPress
14 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has Jemimah Rodrigues been ruled out of the Women's Asia Cup?
Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out due to a high-grade right hamstring tear sustained on 3 August while playing for Southern Brave in The Hundred in England. The BCCI Medical Team confirmed the diagnosis after a clinical assessment at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Who will replace Jemimah Rodrigues in India's Asia Cup squad?
Top-order batter Pratika Rawal has been named as Jemimah's replacement by the Women's Selection Committee. Pratika has played 27 ODIs, scored 1,189 runs, and was a member of India's 2025 Women's ODI World Cup-winning squad.
When and where is the ACC Women's Asia Cup 2025 being held?
The ACC Women's Asia Cup is being held in the UAE, with all matches at the Dubai International Stadium. The tournament runs from 30 August, with semi-finals on 10 and 11 September and the final on 13 September. This is the first time the UAE is hosting the event.
When do India play Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup?
India face Pakistan on 5 September at the Dubai International Stadium. India open their campaign against Thailand on 30 August and play Hong Kong-China on 3 September before the marquee Pakistan clash.
How many times has India won the Women's Asia Cup?
India have won the Women's Asia Cup seven times, making them the most successful team in the tournament's history. They enter the 2025 edition as defending champions and title favourites.
