Shreyanka Patil Reportedly Sidelined For Three Months After Suffering Ankle Ligament Tear During ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Indian off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 after suffering an ankle ligament tear during India's match against the Netherlands on June 17, 2026, at Headingley. The 23-year-old's injury is expected to keep the RCB player out of action of three months reportedly.
In a major setback for the Indian women's national cricket team, rising star off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been officially ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, currently underway in England. The 23-year-old suffered an ankle ligament injury during India's Group A match against the Netherlands on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Headingley, Leeds. Her untimely exit is a significant blow to India's aspirations in the prestigious tournament. ENG-W vs IND-W 2026: England Squad Announced for Historic First-Ever Lord's Women's Test Against India.
Injury Incident and Confirmation
Furthermore as reported by RevSportzGlobal, this injury will keep the star RCB player sidelined for three months. The incident occurred during the Netherlands' innings when Patil, stationed in the field, attempted to stop a ball in the final over of the Powerplay. She reportedly twisted her right ankle in an awkward landing and immediately went down in visible pain.
Medical staff swiftly attended to her on the field, but she was unable to put any weight on her injured ankle and had to be stretchered off. Subsequent scans confirmed an ankle ligament tear, leading to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 confirming her withdrawal from the tournament.
Impact on India's Campaign
Patil's absence creates a considerable void in India's spin attack. Since her international debut in 2023, the right-arm off-break bowler has been a vital component of the team, known for her ability to pick up crucial wickets and control the flow of runs. Her form had been promising, and she had featured in both of India's matches in the tournament before her injury. India will now need to regroup and adjust their bowling strategies for the crucial upcoming matches.
Prema Rawat Steps In
In response to Patil's injury, the ICC Event Technical Committee has approved uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat as her replacement in the Indian squad. The 24-year-old Rawat, who has played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League (WPL), was already in England as part of the India A setup and will now join the senior squad. Her inclusion provides another spin option for captain Harmanpreet Kaur, though it remains to be seen if she will be directly integrated into the playing XI. ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate.
A History of Injury Setbacks
This injury marks another chapter in what has unfortunately been an injury-plagued early career for Shreyanka Patil. She previously suffered a fractured finger in July 2024, ruling her out of that year's T20 World Cup, and later battled shin splints and a stress reaction in her wrist, which sidelined her for nearly a year. Despite these challenges, she had made a strong comeback to international cricket earlier this year.
Shreyanka Patil's unfortunate injury is a stark reminder of the physical demands of elite sport. While her absence is undoubtedly a major blow for India's World Cup ambitions, the team will now rally, hoping Prema Rawat can step up and contribute significantly as they navigate the remainder of the tournament.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 20, 2026 03:24 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
