Shreyanka Patil's Injury


- Details of Injury: 

Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the Women's Asia Cup after fracturing her left-hand finger. She sustained the injury while attempting a catch but managed to finish the match.

- Previous Injuries:

 Earlier this year, Shreyanka also suffered a hairline fracture on the same hand during the Women's Premier League (WPL), causing her to miss a few matches.


Performance Before Injury


- Key Player: In the opening match against Pakistan, Shreyanka was crucial with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 14 runs in 3.2 overs, helping India bowl out the opposition.

- WPL Performance: Despite her injury during the WPL, she ended the season as the top wicket-taker with 13 wickets and played a significant role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maiden title win.


Replacement Announcement


- New Player: Tanuja Kanwar has been named as Shreyanka's replacement. This announcement was made by the Asian Cricket Council on 20 July.

- Kanwar's Credentials: Tanuja is a spinner who had an impressive run in this year's WPL, playing for Gujarat Giants. She took 10 wickets in eight matches with an economy rate of 7.13.


Upcoming Matches and Events


- Asia Cup Progress: India won their match against Pakistan by seven wickets, chasing 109 runs in 14.1 overs. Their next match in the Women's Asia Cup is against UAE on 21 July at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla.

- Looking Ahead: Shreyanka Patil hopes to recover in time for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin in October in Bangladesh.


Sources

- Asian Cricket Council Press Release

- Match Reports and Statistics

- Women's Premier League Records