England will monitor the health of key spin bowler Sophie Ecclestone earlier than Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final towards South Africa, after she sustained a shoulder damage in Sunday’s victory over New Zealand.
The 26-year-old got here off the sector within the first over at Visakhapatnam after diving awkwardly over the boundary rope.
She returned later within the innings to bowl, dismissing Brooke Halliday together with her fourth supply, however instantly walked off the sector and didn’t return as England accomplished the group stage with a snug eight-wicket victory.
“I do not know something additional however it was undoubtedly precautionary,” stated England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.
“We have an enormous match arising towards South Africa so we would not need to threat something now. We’ll know extra in just a few days.”
Ecclestone, the quantity one-ranked bowler on the earth in 50-over cricket, has taken 12 wickets in six matches on the World Cup at a median of 15.33.
She dislocated her proper shoulder throughout The Hundred in 2023, however her new damage is to her left bowling arm.
“She is the world’s greatest and England want her for the semi-final,” stated former England spinner Alex Hartley on BBC Take a look at Match particular.
“They’ve accomplished the appropriate factor to guard her and take her off. She was bodily bowling slower and you can see she was in discomfort.
“You possibly can pinch your ligaments and they’re by no means good. They are often profession ‘knocking’ and they’ll determine what’s fallacious together with her. Ice, relaxation and hold it transferring is what you want.”
England face South Africa within the match’s first semi-final at Guwahati on Wednesday (09:30 GMT).
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