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Arundhati Reddy's World Cup participation was in serious doubt after she was wheeled off the field during a warm-up game against England. The fast bowler landed awkwardly on her left leg while bowling to Heather Knight in Bengaluru. Fortunately, she has made a remarkable recovery and bowled in the second warm-up against New Zealand. This comeback is particularly meaningful given her journey back to the national team through impressive WPL performances.

Key Points: Arundhati Reddy Fit for Cricket World Cup After Injury Scare

  • Reddy suffered left leg injury during England warm-up requiring wheelchair assistance
  • Made successful comeback bowling in second warm-up against New Zealand
  • Earned national recall through standout 2024 WPL performance with Delhi Capitals
  • Previously featured in two T20 World Cups before 2021 sidelining
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Arundhati Reddy back from injury in second warm-up for India

Indian fast bowler Arundhati Reddy returns from injury during World Cup warm-up, bowling against New Zealand after wheelchair exit against England.

"Readdy was struck in her follow-through while bowling to Heather Knight - ICC Official Report"

New Delhi, September 28

Fast bowler Arundhati Reddy is likely fit for the September 30 tournament opener against Sri Lanka after bowling in the second Cricket World Cup 2025 warm-up against New Zealand on Saturday, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

On Thursday, Reddy was taken off the field in a wheelchair during a warm-up game against England, putting her World Cup dreams in jeopardy.

Readdy was struck in her follow-through while bowling to Heather Knight in the hit out against England in Bengaluru, landing awkwardly on the pitch and clutching her left leg.

Doctors raced onto the ground and attempted to help the bowler off the ground before a wheelchair was called for the bowler.

Arundhati made her debut for India in 2018 and featured in two T20 World Cups back in 2018 and 2020. However, finding herself on the sidelines after 2021, a standout season with Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 2024 Women's Premier League (WPL), during which she took nine wickets in eight matches at an average of 28.12 and an economy rate of 7.12, helped her earn her way back to the Indian team and also her ODI debut last year.

Arundhati was injured while playing the side's first warm-up match against England in Bengaluru, and it is not certain if she will continue in the tournament or not.

India squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Radha Yadav, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud.

Reserves: Tejal Hasabnis, Prema Rawat, Priya Mishra, Minnu Mani, Sayali Satghare.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The way she was taken off in wheelchair was really scary. Hope BCCI is taking proper care of our players' fitness. We can't afford to lose key players before the tournament even begins.
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Sarah B
Watching her in WPL 2024 was amazing! Her 9 wickets for Delhi Capitals showed why she deserves this comeback. Fingers crossed she's fully fit for Sri Lanka match 🤞
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Arjun K
Honestly, I'm concerned about rushing her back. The article says "likely fit" but not certain. We should prioritize player health over one match. Better to rest her if there's any doubt.
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Kavya N
What a fighter! From wheelchair to bowling in warm-up within days. This shows the mental strength of our women cricketers. Chak De India! 💪
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Michael C
Her WPL performance was crucial for this comeback. Great to see domestic tournaments creating pathways for players to return to national team. Well deserved!
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Divya L
Hope the medical team is being extra cautious. We've seen too many players get reinjured because of early returns. But if she's truly fit, what a boost for our bowling attack! 🏏

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