IPL 2024: Injury scare for Ishant Sharma during Delhi Capitals season opener. Here’s what happened
Xtra Time Web Desk: Ishant Sharma suffers injury in the opening match of Delhi Capitals' IPL 2024 season against the Punjab Kings at the newly-built Mullanpur stadium. Ishant twisted his ankle while fielding in the 6th over of Punjab Kings' chase of 175 in the outfield. He lied on the ground holding his feet in pain. Physios' assistance got off the field immediately.
The pain looked bad on the television screen as Ishant Sharma twisted his right ankle while trying to stop a boundary. This unfortunate sight left everyone worried.
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The senior fast bowler repaid the faith shown in him, made an early impact with the ball. He gave away 9 runs in the first over, but he fought back, getting the big wicket of the opposition captain Shikhar Dhawan for 22 in the 4th over.
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However, his stay on the field was cut short due to the nasty injury in the powerplay at Mullanpur stadium.
Wishing him a speedy recovery.
