<p>Star India opener Smriti Mandhana was on Monday declared "stable" but under observation due to a "mild soft tissue injury" to her left earlobe.</p>.<p>Mandhana was forced to retire hurt after taking a blow to her head during the team's first Women's World Cup warm-up fixture against South Africa here on Sunday, which India won by two runs.</p>.<p>The batter was hit by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer.</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>The report further stated 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>However, BCCI secretary Jay Shah issued a fresh update on Mandhana's current status.</p>.<p>"Smriti Mandhana sustained a blow to her left ear and lower temple while batting in the warm-up game against South Africa in Rangiora. Smriti was immediately assessed by the match-day doctor who expected a delayed concussion," Shah stated in a release.</p>.<p>"After further assessment, Smriti was diagnosed with a mild soft tissue injury to her left earlobe which caused discomfort while batting and therefore she had to leave the field retired hurt," he updated.</p>.<p>Taking Mandhana off the field was more of a precautionary measure, the release stated.</p>.<p>"As a safety precaution, she was rested for the rest of the match and is currently under observation. Presently, the opening batter is doing fine and her condition is stable."</p>.<p>"Her progress will be monitored by the medical team and a decision on her participation in the next match will be taken accordingly," Shah concluded.</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 2,461 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>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Star India opener Smriti Mandhana was on Monday declared "stable" but under observation due to a "mild soft tissue injury" to her left earlobe.</p>.<p>Mandhana was forced to retire hurt after taking a blow to her head during the team's first Women's World Cup warm-up fixture against South Africa here on Sunday, which India won by two runs.</p>.<p>The batter was hit by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer.</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>The report further stated 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>However, BCCI secretary Jay Shah issued a fresh update on Mandhana's current status.</p>.<p>"Smriti Mandhana sustained a blow to her left ear and lower temple while batting in the warm-up game against South Africa in Rangiora. Smriti was immediately assessed by the match-day doctor who expected a delayed concussion," Shah stated in a release.</p>.<p>"After further assessment, Smriti was diagnosed with a mild soft tissue injury to her left earlobe which caused discomfort while batting and therefore she had to leave the field retired hurt," he updated.</p>.<p>Taking Mandhana off the field was more of a precautionary measure, the release stated.</p>.<p>"As a safety precaution, she was rested for the rest of the match and is currently under observation. Presently, the opening batter is doing fine and her condition is stable."</p>.<p>"Her progress will be monitored by the medical team and a decision on her participation in the next match will be taken accordingly," Shah concluded.</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 2,461 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>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>