• •BBC Sport and ESPNcricinfo confirm Pratika Rawal has signed a contract with the Warwickshire Bears for the rest of the 2026 season.
• •Rawal is returning to professional play following a recent injury that forced him to sit out the Lord's Test.
• •While the signing is confirmed, neither source has detailed the specific match availability or recovery status beyond his return to action.

Pratika Rawal has officially joined the Warwickshire Bears for the remainder of the 2026 cricket season, as reported by both BBC Sport and ESPNcricinfo. While the BBC focuses on the administrative finality of the contract, ESPNcricinfo provides additional context regarding his recent absence due to injury during the Lord's Test. Though his return to the lineup is confirmed, the sources remain silent on his full physical readiness for immediate competitive play. Whether his presence translates into a boost for Warwickshire’s batting order will depend on how quickly he regains match fitness after his recovery.