Women’s T20I: Yastika Bhatia recalls painful comeback from career-threatening injury
After months of painful rehabilitation, Yastika Bhatia returned to the India jersey in style.
Yastika Bhatia marked a comeback from a career-threatening ACL injury with a match-winning half-century as India defeated England in the opening women’s T20I at Chelmsford. Returning to international cricket after knee surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation, the 25-year-old southpaw said she was “grateful to be back” and credited the National Centre of Excellence, her family and support staff for helping her recover.
After India lost stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana for a golden duck and Shafali Verma cheaply, Yastika struck 54 off 40 balls, including nine fours and a six. She shared a game-changing 126-run partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues, who scored 69.
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Published: 29 May 2026, 05:43 pm IST
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