Why Harmanpreet Kaur Missed 1st T20I vs England: Injury Concerns Explained

Harmanpreet Kaur is sitting out the first T20I against England at Trent Bridge due to a head injury sustained during a warm-up match against the ECB Select XI. As a precaution, the BCCI has rested her for the series opener. A statement issued on June 28 confirmed she is under close observation by the medical team and is recovering well. In her absence, Smriti Mandhana is leading the Indian women’s team.