India’s Patil stretchered off with ankle injury in T20 win

India's commanding 95-run victory over the Netherlands in the Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday was overshadowed by a significant injury to all-rounder Shreyanka Patil, who was stretchered off the field with an ankle injury. The incident casts doubt on her availability for the remainder of the tournament as India prepares for crucial upcoming matches.

The injury occurred at Headingley in Leeds during the sixth over of the Netherlands' chase. Bowling her first delivery, Patil fielded a ball nudged toward mid-on by Phebe Molkenboer. As she attempted to gather the ball and change direction, she twisted her right ankle awkwardly and collapsed in pain. After receiving on-field treatment, she was unable to put weight on the leg and was taken from the field on a stretcher. Shafali Verma completed the over.

Team officials said Patil was sent for scans immediately, and the team is awaiting a full medical assessment. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur declined to speculate on the severity after the match, stating the team was waiting for the medical staff's evaluation.

The injury is a particular blow given Patil's recent history. She had only recently returned to international cricket after...