Mohammed Siraj suffers horrific injury, could be ruled out of ODI World Cup 2023 semifinal - WATCH

Mohammed Siraj experienced a challenging moment during a catch attempt in Bengaluru, where Max O'Dowd's shot aimed for Kuldeep Yadav ended up hitting India's star bowler on the throat. The incident occurred during the final league-stage match of the ODI World Cup 2023. India defeated the Netherlands by a huge margin of 160 runs and finished the pre-knockout round in incredible fashion, registering the longest winning streak by an Indian side in the history of the ODI World Cup.

3 things you need to know

• India will play New Zealand in the first semifinal of ODI World Cup 2023
• It is going to be a repeat of the 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal
• India will be hoping to field a fully fit squad that can take on the Kiwis

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Mohammed Siraj suffers horrific injury

Positioned at long-on, Mohammed Siraj attempted to secure the catch but unfortunately dropped it, resulting in the ball striking him directly on the throat. The fast bowler endured considerable discomfort and sought medical attention near the boundary rope before being taken to the dugout for further treatment. This could mean that Siraj might be unavailable for the crucial semifinal clash against the New Zealand if he fails to recover in time. 

India are poised to contend with New Zealand in the inaugural semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15. Rohit Sharma, the captain, will be optimistic about fielding a fully fit Indian team for the crucial encounter. The team has faced setbacks with injuries during the tournament, with Hardik Pandya being ruled out midway, and Axar Patel sustaining an injury prior to the commencement of the World Cup.

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Rohit Sharma and the Indian camp are undoubtedly hoping for a healthier and more robust squad as they aim to secure victory in this pivotal semi-final clash against tens of thousands of Indian fans.