Ecclestone shoulder injury to be monitored before semi-final

Before Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa, England will assess the fitness of superstar spin bowler Sophie Ecclestone, who suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday’s victory over New Zealand.

After diving awkwardly over the boundary rope, the 26-year-old exited the first game at Visakhapatnam.

She dismissed Brooke Halliday with her fourth delivery in the final inning before going off the field and did not return as England won the group with a respectable eight-wicket victory.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said, “I don’t know anything more, but it was undoubtedly precautionary.”

“We wouldn’t want to risk anything right now because we have a significant match coming up against South Africa.” In a few days, we’ll learn more.

Ecclestone, the world’s top 50-over bowler, has taken 12 wickets in six World Cup matches on an average of 15.33, making him the top-ranked bowler in the world.

Her left bowling arm is where she dislocated her right shoulder in The Hundred in 2023.

On a BBC Test Match special, former England spinner Alex Hartley said, “She is the world’s best and England needs her for the semi-final.”

“They have taken her off and protected her,” they declared. You could tell she was uncomfortable because she was physically bowling more slowly.

Your ligaments can be pried, but they never feel good. They may be “knocking” her for their careers, and they will discover what’s wrong with her. You need ice, rest, and a steady state of motion.