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Indian spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the Women's Asia Cup due to a left-hand injury. Tanuja Kanwar has been included in the team as her replacement.
Key Points:
· Shreyanka Patil played a crucial role in the match against Pakistan, taking two wickets for 14 runs in 3.2 overs.
· The injury occurred while attempting a catch against Pakistan.
· Uncapped left-arm spinner Tanuja Kanwar, who performed well in the Women's Premier League (WPL), will replace her.
Detailed Overview:
The Indian women's cricket team faced a significant setback as spinner Shreyanka Patil was ruled out of the ongoing Women's Asia Cup in Sri Lanka due to a left-hand injury. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that 26-year-old Tanuja Kanwar would replace the injured Shreyanka.
Shreyanka sustained the injury during India's opening match against Pakistan while attempting a catch. Despite her injury, she had an impressive performance, taking two wickets for 14 runs in 3.2 overs, helping India restrict Pakistan to a low score.
Shreyanka's Performance and Tanuja's Inclusion:
Shreyanka has played 12 T20 Internationals and three ODIs for India since her debut in December 2023. She had previously suffered a hairline fracture on the same hand during the Women's Premier League (WPL), causing her to miss some matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Tanuja Kanwar, an uncapped left-arm spinner, played for Gujarat Giants in the WPL, where she took 10 wickets in eight matches with an economy rate of 7.13. Her inclusion in the team is seen as a strategic move to bolster the spin department in Shreyanka's absence.
India's Match Against UAE:
In the ongoing Asia Cup match against UAE in Dambulla, the Indian team set a target of 202 runs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 66 runs off 47 balls, with seven fours and one six, while wicketkeeper-batsman Richa Ghosh remained unbeaten with 64 runs off 29 balls, including 12 fours and one six.
