On match day (February 23), a call regarding their availability is expected in the afternoon.
Team India may suffer a major blow as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and seamer Pooja Vastrakar are both ruled out of the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia. Both teams will meet in a blockbuster match at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday, February 23.
According to the report, the two cricketers are ill and were admitted to a local hospital on February 22, before being discharged that evening. Furthermore, on match day, a call regarding their availability is expected sometime in the afternoon.
India’s chances will suffer to some extent if Harmanpreet and Pooja Vastrakar are ruled out of the high-octane clash. Furthermore, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana will be in charge of leading the side against the Aussies, while Harleen Deol may be included in the playing XI. Pooja has only taken two wickets in four appearances in the marquee event, while the skipper has scored 66 runs at an unimpressive average of 16.50.
