In her place, Assam\u2019s Uma Chetry has been drafted into the India squad for the marquee event. The 21-year-old, who has represented India in seven T20Is, is yet to make her ODI debut and now steps into the biggest stage of her young career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chetry will also replace Bhatia in India\u2019s squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia that precedes the World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Confirming the update, the BCCI said in a statement: \u201cThe Women\u2019s Selection Committee named Uma Chetry as a replacement for Yastika Bhatia in India\u2019s squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia and the upcoming ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2025.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Yastika Bhatia sustained an injury to her left knee during India\u2019s preparatory camp in Vizag. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring Yastika Bhatia\u2019s progress, and the team wishes Yastika Bhatia a speedy recovery.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bhatia\u2019s absence is a significant blow, given her experience in the middle order and her dual role as a dependable wicketkeeper-batter. Chetry, however, will now have the opportunity to prove herself at the highest level, while India will rely on Richa Ghosh and the rest of the batting core to shoulder added responsibility.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The injury has also led to changes in the India A squad, which was scheduled to play a World Cup warm-up match. With Chetry moving up to the senior team, Minnu Mani will captain the A side, which now includes Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, and others in the restructured lineup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will open their World Cup campaign on home soil after their three-match ODI series against Australia, with expectations running high despite the injury setback.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia Women\u2019s Tour of India and ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2025<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s updated ODI squad against Australia:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Sneh Rana, Uma Chetry (WK)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Standby players for ODI series against Australia: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s updated squad for ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Richa Ghosh (WK), Kranti Gaud, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Sneh Rana, Uma Chetry (WK)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Standby players for ODI series against Australia: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India A\u2019s updated squad: Minnu Mani (C), Dhara Gujjar, Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Vrinda Dinesh, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Tanushree Sarkar, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Raghvi Bist<\/p>\r\n\r\n