Women's ODI World Cup: Smriti Mandhana struck on head by bouncer, retires hurt during warm-up match against SA

Smriti Mandhana was hit on the head by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer during the warm-up match against South Africa on Sunday, reported ICC's official website.

India opening batter Smriti Mandhana was struck on the head in the early stages of the warm-up match 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, reported ICC's official website.

The left-handed batter was then looked upon by the team doctor and she retired hurt after an over and a half.

The left-hander retired hurt minutes after she was hit on the helmet by a bouncer, and didn't take the field to start South Africa's innings https://t.co/kt0zlYXEeu

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