India women have suffered a setback ahead of their one-off Test against England, with opener Pratika Rawal ruled out because of a knee injury. The change comes just before the squad begins its red-ball assignment on the tour.
Rawal sustained the injury during an India A match in Taunton. Her absence leaves India without one of their opening options for the standalone Test against England.
Priya Punia has been added to the squad as Rawal's replacement. The move gives the team an experienced top-order option as it reshapes the batting group before the match.
The development is an untimely blow for the side and head coach Amol Muzumdar as preparations continue. India will now hope the revised squad settles quickly for the one-off Test challenge in England.