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Doubt looms over the participation of Richa Ghosh as Harmanpreet Kaur’s Team India gear up for the all-important ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final against Australia on Friday. The wicketkeeper-batter hurt her finger in the group-stage fixture against New Zealand and was rested for the inconsequential match against Bangladesh, which was eventually washed out.

Opening batter Pratika Rawal’s injury has already stung the Indian team and now the concern is about Richa’s availability to strengthen India’s chances against defending champion Australia.

Addressing the media on the eve of the semi-final, batter Shafali Verma spoke about Richa’s well-being but didn’t confirm her availability for selection.

“She [Richa] is doing well, but I think the management should give a

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