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India aims for Asia Cup glory amid team changes
29 Aug
Summary
- Former coach WV Raman expects India to win the 2026 Women's Asia Cup.
- Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out due to hamstring injury before tournament.
- Bharti Fulmali's inconsistent chances in the Indian team noted.
India, the most successful team in Women's Asia Cup history, faces high expectations for the 2026 edition. Former coach WV Raman stated that anything short of a victory would be a major disappointment for Harmanpreet Kaur's squad. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand are identified as strong contenders.
India suffered a blow with Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Pratika Rawal has received her maiden T20I call-up as a replacement. The team's batting order, particularly where Rawal will fit, remains a key question for the coaching staff.
WV Raman also highlighted the inconsistent opportunities given to big-hitter Bharti Fulmali. He suggested the Asia Cup is an ideal platform to provide her with consistent chances, especially as India looks to rebuild after an early exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup.
The tournament offers India a chance to experiment with combinations and prepare for the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup. A victory could provide solace after their disappointing performance in the recent T20 World Cup.
