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Sri Lanka's Vishmi Gunaratne Stretchered Off With Knee Blow in World Cup, Cleared to Return

Medical assessments found no fracture, keeping the opener eligible to bat if required.

Overview

  • The incident occurred on October 17 in Colombo during the Women's World Cup match against South Africa at R Premadasa Stadium.
  • On the fourth ball of the fifth over from Marizanne Kapp, a slightly wide throw struck Gunaratne on the inside of her left knee as she ran a single.
  • She received on-field treatment and was taken off on a stretcher, with Hasini Perera coming in to continue the innings.
  • Sri Lanka Cricket said scans showed no serious injury or fracture and confirmed she is available to return to bat if needed.
  • Gunaratne had made 12 off 16 balls with two fours before the injury, following mixed returns earlier in the tournament.