Shreyanka, who sustained the injury while attempting to take a catch during India's opening match against Pakistan, was then substituted by Tanuja Kanwar in the squad. The 21-year-old had played an important role against Pakistan, bagging for 2 for 14 in her3.2 overs, which ultimately helped India blow out the opposition for a low score.
Kanwar, the 26-year-old left-arm spinner, had played for Gujarat Giants in this year's Women's Premier League (WPL), snatching 10 wickets from 8 matches at economy of 7.13.
Shreyanka, who has played 12 T20Is and 3 ODIs for India after making her debut in December 2023, suffered a hairline fracture on the same hand during the WPL this year.
She missed a few games for Royal Challengers Bengaluru but claimed 13 wickets- the highest by any bowler- which included a four-wicket game in the WPL final.
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Shreyanka is hoping to regain her fitness at the earliest wit the Women's T20 World Cup scheduled in October in Bangladesh.