Team India suffered a major setback ahead of the Women's ODI World Cup. Arundhati Reddy was sidelined after sustaining an injury during a warm-up match against England. Her injury was so severe that she was unable to stand and had to be wheeled off the field. India is set to play their first World Cup match against Sri Lanka on September 30th. Arundhati's availability before then is now in question.
Arundhati Reddy was bowling in the practice match against England when the batter played a front-foot shot. Arundhati leapt to attempt a one-handed catch. However, she lost her balance while trying to secure the catch and fell to the ground. Arundhati was unable to stand up after this. The physio examined her, but despite receiving initial treatment, she couldn't recover. She was subsequently removed from the field via wheelchair. As she left the field, she appeared visibly distressed, with pain etched across her face.
The manner in which Arundhati Reddy sustained her injury has compounded Team India's problems. The big question now is whether she will be able to participate in the ODI World Cup. The severity of her injury will only be known after a scan. Experts believe that Arundhati may be sidelined for an extended period.
The Women's ODI World Cup is set to commence on September 30th. India will face Sri Lanka in the tournament's opening match. Subsequently, in their second match, Harmanpreet and Co. will take on Pakistan on October 5th. Team India will face South Africa in their third match on October 9th, and a clash between India and Australia is scheduled for October 12th.
