RCB player ruled out as India reshuffle squad ahead of Multi-format Australia Series

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Shreyanka Patil's much-anticipated return to competitive cricket has been delayed once again, effectively ruling her out of India A's upcoming multi-format tour of Australia in August.

The all-rounder, a key figure for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League, was named in the touring squad subject to fitness clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA). However, her Return-to-Play date has now been pushed beyond the start of the series, making her unavailable at least until after the first T20 on August 7.

India A will take on Australia A in three T20s, three one-dayers and a four-day red-ball fixture from August 7 to 24. Patil's absence deals a blow to India A's spin stocks, with legspinner Priya Mishra also withdrawn from the tour due to an undisclosed injury.

"Both players remain under the care of the BCCI Medical Team at the Centre of Excellence and are currently undergoing their Return-to-Play protocols," a BCCI statement clarified.

In light of the developments, Dhara Gujjar and Prema Rawat have been drafted in as replacements. Gujjar will feature across the one-day and multi-format segments, while Rawat joins the squad exclusively for the T20s. Both were earlier named in selective squads but will now extend their participation.

Meanwhile, Yastika Bhatia has been added belatedly to the one-day squad. With the Women's ODI World Cup just over two months away, her selection is a potential indicator that the selectors are assessing backup options. Bhatia was also part of the recent ODI series against England, which India won 2-1, although she didn't feature in any match.

India A's updated T20 Squad

Radha Yadav (C), Minnu Mani (VC), Shafali Verma, D. Vrinda, Sajana Sajeevan, Uma Chetry (WK), Raghvi Bist, Prema Rawat, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Joshita VJ, Shabnam Shakeel, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Dhara Gujjar

India A's updated One-Day Squad

Radha Yadav (C), Minnu Mani (VC), Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Tanushree Sarkar, Uma Chetry (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Dhara Gujjar, Joshita VJ, Shabnam Shakeel, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Prema Rawat, Yastika Bhatia

India A's updated Multi-Day Squad

Radha Yadav (C), Minnu Mani (VC), Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Tanushree Sarkar, Uma Chetry (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Dhara Gujjar, Joshita VJ, Shabnam Shakeel, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Prema Rawat