India T20 World Cup It began with a resounding eight-wicket win over Ireland, however, the victory was somewhat marred by an injury to captain Rohit Sharma.
While chasing a lowly target of 97, Rohit’s upper arm was struck by a pacer’s delivery Josh Little Wednesday in New York. Nevertheless, despite this setback, Rohit produced a vital knock of 52 from just 37 balls inclusive of four boundaries and three maximums thereby laying down the gauntlet for India’s successful pursuit.
The incident happened on the second delivery of the ninth over and after the last ball of the tenth over; Rohit left with Indian team doctor.
As it happened, there were changes in bounce between balls. This means that his condition cannot be ascertained yet since the pitch had varying levels of tucks.
Reesha Pant – apart from being a wicketkeeper-batsman – also got hit on his elbow while trying to play out Josh Little’s first delivery in the eleventh over.
Pant who then had some treatment from physiotherapist kept batting and ultimately finished off the game with six runs.