BCCI Gives Update On Smriti Mandhana's Condition After She Was Hit On Head During Warm-up Match Against South Africa Women

Indian women's cricket team player Smriti Mandhana is "stable" after being hit on the head by a delivery during a warm-up match against South Africa Women ahead of the start of the ICC Women's World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed through a press release.

According to the release Mandhana was "diagnosed with a mild soft tissue injury to her left earlobe which caused discomfort while batting and therefore she had to leave the field retired hurt."

"Ms Smriti Mandhana sustained a blow to her left ear and lower temple while batting in the warm-up game against South Africa in Rangiora. Smriti was immediately assessed by the match-day doctor who expected a delayed concussion.

"As a safety precaution, she was rested for the rest of the match and is currently under observation. Presently, the opening batter is doing fine and her condition is stable.

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"Her progress will be monitored by the medical team and a decision on her participation in the next match will be taken accordingly," the statement further added.

India open their World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday. The team management would hope that Mandhana is fit for the match as she is India's premier batter and opens the innings for the team.