Indian cricketer Pratika Rawal shared an update on her injury, stating that she has been recovering well and appreciates the messages she received from her well-wishers. Rawal sustained injuries to her right ankle and knee during the washed-out Women’s World Cup league stage match against Bangladesh at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in October, leading to her exclusion from the tournament’s knockout games.
“Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for the overwhelming good wishes over the last few days. I’m recovering well, grateful for the fantastic medical support, and looking forward to being back on the field soon,” she wrote on X.
Before her injury, the 24-year-old was one of India’s standout performers, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer for the team with 308 runs, which included a century and a half-century.
Pratika could hardly contain her emotions after watching her team lift the coveted trophy with a 52-run win over South Africa in the final on November 2. Celebrating from the sidelines in a wheelchair, she said, “I can’t even express it. There are no words. This flag on my shoulder means so much. To be here with my team — it’s surreal. Injuries are part of the game, but I’m just so happy I could still be part of this team. I love this team. I can’t express what I feel — we actually did it! We’re the first Indian team to win the World Cup in so long. The whole of India deserves this. Honestly, it was harder to watch than to play. Every wicket, every boundary — it gave me goosebumps. The energy, the crowd, the emotion — it was incredible.”
Meanwhile, the Women in Blue have shifted their focus to the shortest format and begun their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to start in England in June. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will host Sri Lanka for five T20Is, starting Sunday, as both teams gear up for the global event.