Harmanpreet Kaur’s Injury Scare Adds Fear Before Women’s World Cup Final At Lord’s
Jul 22, 2017 at 6:12 PM
The fresh development coming out from London on Saturday evening revealed India’s vice-captain and prominent batter Harmanpreet Kaur has received a painful blow on her right shoulder while undergoing a grueling net session alongside teammates, ahead of the much-awaited ICC Women’s World Cup grand finale. (Read Here: Avoid Bowling Spin To Harmanpreet, Hussain Advises English Eves).
As India is sweating hard in the nets to topple competitive England, Mithali Raj-led side has given their best of the time to practice before wrestling in the all-important 50-over final against hosts England led by Heather Knight on Sunday (July 23) at the sold-out Lord’s ground.
However, the reports suggested Harmanpreet stated she is doing all right, but the pictures revealed the explosive batter was holding the right arm while discussing the injury with team coach Tushar Arothe.
The 28-year-old batting all-rounder Harmanpreet was seen icing the shoulder, as the Punjab-born cricketer was surrounded by teammates alongside coach while team physio attended the batter after injury scare seemed to have added fear in the camp, before taking the field for eyeing the prestigious trophy.
It’s pertinent to mention, Harmanpreet has been a vital cog in the team while giving hundred per cent in a bid to take team to a new high following some remarkable performances.
The former and current cricketers were in awe of Harmanpreet, who ripped apart the Southern Stars bowling line-up owing to an epic knock of unbeaten 171 in 115 balls.
On the other side, India would be eyeing to see top-order firing with all cylinders, as experience of skipper Mithali Raj is expected to come handy in the final.
In the bowling department, fast bowler Jhulan Goswami has a major role to play on the big day, after picking nine wickets in the tournament.
Following the splendid show with the bat, Harmanpreet was praised effusively after flaying the Australian bowlers all-round the park by smashing 20 boundaries and seven sixes. The batter scored at the strike-rate of 148.69.
Relying on off-spinning bowling, Harmanpreet has also claimed five wickets. The right-handed batter is touted as one of the star players in the women cricket following his agreesive stroke-making particularly in ODI format.
Interestingly, the Women in Blue also faced Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun Tendulkar — a left-arm fast bowler, during the practice session prior to the ICC Women’s World Cup final.
India has an edge over home-based team owing to the league stage 35-run win at Derby on July 24.
Injury worry for India. Harmanpreet Kaur hurt her right shoulder batting in the nets. Said she was fine but looked v uncomfortable. #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/irxAQXJRZz
— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) July 22, 2017
Kaur icing her shoulder. Didn't bat again. pic.twitter.com/KbJ9SFyOJA
— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) July 22, 2017