The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed that Rodrigues sustained the injury on August 3 while representing Southern Brave in The Hundred in England. She was subsequently assessed by the BCCI Medical Team at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, where the severity of the tear was confirmed.

Pratika Rawal replaces Jemimah for Asia Cup

The Women’s Selection Committee has named top-order batter Pratika Rawal as Rodrigues’ replacement for the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The BCCI announcement named Rawal specifically for the Asia Cup; it did not announce a replacement for Rodrigues in the Asian Games squad.

The Women’s Asia Cup is scheduled to be played in Dubai from August 28 to September 13. The Asian Games will be held in Japan.

Why the injury matters for India

Rodrigues is one of India’s most experienced middle-order batters and is valued for her ability to keep the scoreboard moving against spin, adapt to changing match situations and save runs in the field. Her absence removes an important link between the top order and the finishers.

India will now have to reconsider the balance of the batting unit and decide who takes responsibility in pressure situations. Rawal’s inclusion offers another top-order option, but the team management may need to redistribute roles rather than attempt a direct, like-for-like replacement.

No recovery timeline announced

The BCCI has not announced how long Rodrigues is expected to remain unavailable. A high-grade hamstring tear requires careful rehabilitation, and any return date will depend on medical assessment and progress rather than the tournament calendar.

For India, the immediate challenge is to reorganise quickly before the Asia Cup. For Rodrigues, the priority will be completing rehabilitation without rushing a comeback that could risk aggravating the injury.