Pratika was named by the Amita Sharma-led Women\u2019s Selection Committee as a replacement for star batter Jemimah Rodrigues, who has been ruled out of both the Asia Cup in the UAE and the Asian Games in Japan due to a high-grade right hamstring tear.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The maiden T20I call-up Pratika, 25, who was scheduled to join Warwickshire on August 19 for the remainder of the season, will no longer travel to Edgbaston. Warwickshire women\u2019s head coach Ali Maiden expressed disappointment at losing Pratika\u2019s services, while wishing her success on national duty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe were really looking forward to welcoming Pratika into our squad for the remainder of the season, and we\u2019re incredibly disappointed to lose her. That being said, we\u2019ve still got a lot to play for in the remaining weeks of the season, and we\u2019re confident in the squad we have at our disposal. Playing for your country is the ultimate honour, and we wish Pratika well in the Asia Cup,\u201d he said in a statement on Saturday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The maiden T20I call-up Pratika, 25, who was scheduled to join Warwickshire on August 19 for the remainder of the season, will no longer travel to Edgbaston. Warwickshire women\u2019s head coach Ali Maiden expressed disappointment at losing Pratika\u2019s services, while wishing her success on national duty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India will also face Hong Kong and China on September 3, before the marquee clash against arch-rivals Pakistan takes place on September 5. All matches of the tournament will be played at the Dubai International Stadium, as the UAE plays host to the tournament for the first time. The semi-finals will be held on September 10 and 11, with the final to be played on September 13.<\/p>\r\n\r\n