Stories
Shreyanka Patil Grateful for Return to Field, Secures Asian Games Gold After Injury Layoff
N
News18•22-09-2026, 18:15
Shreyanka Patil Grateful for Return to Field, Secures Asian Games Gold After Injury Layoff
- •Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil expressed gratitude for her return to the field after a three-month injury layoff, contributing to India's Asian Games gold medal.
- •Patil scalped two wickets for nine runs as India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final, retaining their gold.
- •She suffered an ankle injury during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and made a triumphant return in her first competitive outing since.
- •Despite concerns about the ground quality, Shreyanka focused on positivity and enjoying the game, taking four wickets for 39 runs in the tournament.
- •Patil maintained a strong mindset during her rehab, not letting negative thoughts deter her, and trusted her physios' assessment of her fitness.
Key Questions Answered
Shreyanka Patil claimed two wickets while conceding only nine runs from 1.4 overs as India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final to secure the gold medal.
Shreyanka rolled her right ankle while attempting to field a ball during India's T20 World Cup fixture against the Netherlands at Headingley, forcing her to be stretchered off the field.
Uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat was approved by the Event Technical Committee to replace Shreyanka Patil in India's squad for the remainder of the tournament.
