Women’s WC: Mandhana cleared to continue preparations after being hit on head

The left-handed batter is in good spirits and will feature in India's continued preparation for the marquee event, reported ICC's website.

Rangiora: India opening batter Smriti Mandhana has been cleared of any serious head injury after she was hit on the head by a bouncer ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

The left-handed batter is in good spirits and will feature in India’s continued preparation for the marquee event, reported ICC’s website.

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Mandhana was struck on the head in the early stages of the warm-up match on Sunday ahead of the upcoming Women’s 50-over World Cup. She was hit on the head by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer during the warm-up match against South Africa on Sunday.

The left-handed batter was then looked upon by the team doctor and she retired hurt after an over and a half. Mandhana felt no concussion symptoms according to the medical staff and she left the ground as a precaution.

Mandhana then did not take the field during South Africa’s innings.

India defeated South Africa in the warm-up fixture by 2 runs on Sunday.