Women’s World Cup 2025: The Indian women’s cricket team suffered a worrying blow during their warm-up matches for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. Fast bowler Arundhati Reddy was forced off the field in a wheelchair after picking up an injury against England.
The upcoming World Cup 2025 holds special importance as India is hosting the tournament for the fourth time, while Sri Lanka is stepping in as co-hosts for the very first time. The action gets underway on September 30, with defending champions Australia aiming for an eighth title.
Women’s World Cup 2025: Arundhati Reddy’s Injury Against England
The setback came during Thursday’s practice game at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Reddy, who had already bowled 4.4 overs, slipped while delivering her fifth ball of the over. She had to leave the field limping before being carried away in a wheelchair by the physios.
Play was halted immediately as the medical team rushed in. In her short spell, Reddy conceded 34 runs but also took the key wicket of England opener Amy Jones. Her availability for the World Cup remains uncertain, and fans will be hoping for positive news.
India’s Tough Series Against Australia
The injury is even more concerning given India’s recent form. Just before the warm-up games, the women’s team faced Australia in a high-profile ODI series. Despite a brilliant hundred from Smriti Mandhana that inspired a comeback, India eventually lost the series 2-1.
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One bright spot was the return of pacer Renuka Singh, who featured in the final game after being sidelined for more than nine months. Her presence adds some much-needed depth to the bowling attack.
Women’s World Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur’s Big Mission
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has built a strong reputation as a leader, guiding India to success overseas, including a memorable series win against England earlier this year. But there’s still one big milestone left.
India has never lifted an ICC trophy in women’s cricket, though they’ve come close as runners-up in both ODI and T20 World Cups. With home advantage on their side this time, Harmanpreet and her team will be pushing harder than ever to make history.
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