Radha Yadav Steps In as Injury Strikes Team India

Asha Sobhana, the Indian leg-spinner, was ruled out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match against Australia due to a knee injury sustained during warm-ups prior to the toss. Radha Yadav was brought in as a replacement after the ICC Match Referee secured approval from Australia's stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that their medical team is monitoring Asha's condition. Asha had been performing well in the tournament, taking five wickets in previous matches. Australia, who won the toss and chose to bat, also faced their own challenges with captain Alyssa Healy absent due to a leg injury. The match is pivotal for India to strengthen their position in the group standings.