Pratika Rawal set for County Cricket debut, joins Warwickshire for One-Day Cup
Indian cricketer Pratika Rawal has signed with Warwickshire Women for the remainder of the 2026 domestic season. She joins the team to bolster their batting lineup in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup following her recovery from a knee injury.
Why it matters
This signing reflects the increasing globalization of women's cricket and the professional mobility of international players in domestic leagues.
India batter Pratika Rawal has signed with Warwickshire Women for the remainder of the 2026 domestic season, with the 25-year-old set to strengthen the county side's batting line-up in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup. Rawal will be available for selection from Warwickshire's next One-Day Cup fixture on August 19, as the Bears continue their push for a place in the tournament's eliminators.Return after injuryThe move marks Rawal's return to competitive cricket after recovering from a knee injury that ruled her out of India's one-off Test against England at Lord's. She suffered the injury during an India A match in Taunton on July 1, requiring stitches and forcing her to miss the landmark Test.Warwickshire currently occupy fifth place in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup standings and are aiming to finish inside the top three to qualify for the knockout stage.
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