Warwickshire have announced the signing of Indian top-order batter Pratika Rawal until the end of the 2026 season.The 25-year-old is set to join the squad ahead of the next round of One-Day Cup fixtures, making her available for selection in their match against Yorkshire at Edgbaston on August 19. Rawal, who made her international debut in December 2024, has rapidly established herself as a elite 50-over opener, racking up 1189 runs in 26 games at an average of 47.56 in her nascent career so far. She was India's second-best run-scorer in the 2025 World Cup, scoring 308 runs, including a crucial century against New Zealand in a must-win match, before an ankle injury kept her out of the knockout stages. More recently, she made her Test debut against Australia in March, scoring 68 in the second innings. Warwickshire Women Head Coach, Ali Maiden, said: “This is a fantastic signing for the team, and we’re very pleased to be able to welcome Pratika to Edgbaston. “We’re in a good position in the One Day Cup table as it stands, so bringing in a player of the calibre of Pratika can only strengthen our line-up as we look to finish the season on a positive note.” Speaking about signing, Rawal said: “I’m really pleased to be joining Warwickshire. I’ve heard so many good things about the Club, and I’m excited to get started and to try and help the team as much as I can. “It’s going to be a great experience for me to test myself playing in England. Walking out at Edgbaston, which is such an iconic ground in world cricket, is also something I’m looking forward to.”