India Swaps Sobhana for Yadav in Final Group Fixture
In a last-minute change, India has replaced legspinner Asha Sobhana with left-arm spinner Radha Yadav for their crucial final group match against Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup. The swap required Australia’s consent, which was granted.
Sobhana suffered a knee injury during the warm-up session before the toss and was unable to participate in the game. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring her progress.
Yadav’s inclusion provides India with an additional bowling option and lower-order batting depth. She has not started in the first three games but made a significant impact in the win over Sri Lanka with a spectacular catch at extra cover.
Australia also suffered a major setback with captain Alyssa Healy ruled out due to a leg injury. Healy, who injured her right foot in the previous game, was seen using crutches to walk. Fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck was also ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup after dislocating her right shoulder in the same match.
India’s head coach, Amol Muzumdar, had a lengthy one-on-one bowling session with Yadav on the eve of the match, indicating her importance to the team’s plans.
The change in India’s playing XI highlights the unpredictable nature of the tournament and the importance of having a versatile squad capable of adapting to different situations.
