Shreyanka Patil ruled out for remainder of Women's Asia Cup, replacement announced

India's budding allrounder Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out for the remainder of the Women's Asia Cup with a fractured finger.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) issued a media release on Saturday, July 20 to confirm that Patil has sustained a fracture to her ring finger on her left hand and that she will not feature in the rest of the tournament.

Slow left-arm orthodox bowler Tanuja Kanwar has been named as the replacement for Patil. Notably, Patil sustained the injury while fielding during India's tournament opener against arch-rivals



Pakistan.

However, the young allrounder managed to bowl despite the injury and grabbed two wickets while conceding 14 runs in 3.2 overs.

Patil's injury is a setback for the Women in Blue as the spin-bowling allrounder has made quite an impact in her short career. The 21-year-old has snared 16 scalps in 12 T20Is at an economy rate of 7.14.

Meanwhile, her replacement, Tanuja has received her maiden call-up for India. The 26-year-old had a really fruitful Women's Premier League season two while representing Gujarat Giants.