Shafali Verma has been named as Pratika Rawal’s replacement in India’s squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, just two days before their semi-final clash against Australia at the DY Patil Stadium. The 21-year-old opener, who was initially left out of the main and reserve squads, has been drafted in after Rawal was ruled out of the tournament with knee and ankle injuries sustained during India’s final league-stage match against Bangladesh. The injury occurred in the 21st over of Bangladesh’s innings when Rawal twisted her ankle while attempting to stop a boundary at deep mid-wicket. She immediately fell to the ground in pain and had to be helped off by the support staff. Scans later confirmed that the 25-year-old would not be fit in time for the rest of the World Cup. Rawal’s

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