<p>In a relief for India, opener Smriti Mandhana has been cleared to continue playing at the ICC Women's World Cup after taking a blow to the head during the team's first warm-up fixture against South Africa.</p>.<p>Mandhana was forced to retire hurt after being hit on the head by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer during her team's first warm-up game which India won by two runs.</p>.<p>According to an ICC report, the 25-year-old Mandhana was assessed by the team doctor following the incident and was originally declared fit to continue, only to retire hurt an over and a half later after another consultation.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/smriti-mandhana-hit-on-head-in-world-cup-warm-up-game-1085592.html" target="_blank">Smriti Mandhana hit on head in World Cup warm-up game</a></strong></p>.<p>The report further states that the left-hander felt no concussion symptoms according to the medical staff at the time, nor experienced delayed effects from the incident.</p>.<p>The stylish batter looked in fine fettle while scoring her 20th half-century in her previous ODI against New Zealand before the upcoming 50-over showpiece.</p>.<p>Mandhana has so far scored 2461 runs in 64 ODIs, including four centuries.</p>.<p>India are scheduled to play another warm-up, against West Indies, before beginning their World Cup campaign against Pakistan on March 6.</p>.<p>In the warm-up against against South Africa, India posted 244 for 9 after a century from Harmanpreet Kaur and Yastika Bhatia's 58.</p>.<p>Luus and Laura Wolvaardt made half-centuries for South Africa but they couldn't get the team across the line, as left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad picked up 4 for 46 in 10 overs. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>In a relief for India, opener Smriti Mandhana has been cleared to continue playing at the ICC Women's World Cup after taking a blow to the head during the team's first warm-up fixture against South Africa.</p>.<p>Mandhana was forced to retire hurt after being hit on the head by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer during her team's first warm-up game which India won by two runs.</p>.<p>According to an ICC report, the 25-year-old Mandhana was assessed by the team doctor following the incident and was originally declared fit to continue, only to retire hurt an over and a half later after another consultation.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/smriti-mandhana-hit-on-head-in-world-cup-warm-up-game-1085592.html" target="_blank">Smriti Mandhana hit on head in World Cup warm-up game</a></strong></p>.<p>The report further states that the left-hander felt no concussion symptoms according to the medical staff at the time, nor experienced delayed effects from the incident.</p>.<p>The stylish batter looked in fine fettle while scoring her 20th half-century in her previous ODI against New Zealand before the upcoming 50-over showpiece.</p>.<p>Mandhana has so far scored 2461 runs in 64 ODIs, including four centuries.</p>.<p>India are scheduled to play another warm-up, against West Indies, before beginning their World Cup campaign against Pakistan on March 6.</p>.<p>In the warm-up against against South Africa, India posted 244 for 9 after a century from Harmanpreet Kaur and Yastika Bhatia's 58.</p>.<p>Luus and Laura Wolvaardt made half-centuries for South Africa but they couldn't get the team across the line, as left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad picked up 4 for 46 in 10 overs. </p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>