Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup, Asian Games due to hamstring injury

Indian women's cricket team batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming ACC Women's Asia Cup and the Asian Games due to a high-grade tear in her right hamstring, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed on Friday. The injury, sustained on August 3 while playing in The Hundred tournament in England, is a significant setback for India's middle-order batting lineup ahead of two major international competitions.

The BCCI stated in a release that Rodrigues, 25, was assessed by the medical team at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, which confirmed the severity of the injury. "Consequently, she has been ruled out of the upcoming ACC Women's Asia Cup in the UAE and the Asian Games in Japan," the board said. The Asian Games are scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.

In response to Rodrigues' absence, the Women's Selection Committee has named Pratika Rawal as her replacement for the Asia Cup squad. The tournament is set to take place in Dubai from August 28 to September 13, with India beginning its campaign on August 30 against Thailand. The BCCI has not yet announced a replacement for the Asian Games squad.