Key West Indies player suffers injury ahead of T20 World Cup

West Indies' Chinelle Henry fell awkwardly while attempting to take a catch and had to be stretchered off the field.

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West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry suffered an injury in the warm-up match against Australia at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Wednesday ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and had to be stretchered off the field. 

Henry, fielding at long-on slipped as she charged in to take a catch after Australia's Georgia Voll had lofted a ball in her direction off Afy Fletcher's bowling in the ninth over. 

The West Indies vice-captain lost her footing while positioning herself for the catch and had an awkward landing.

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The 30-year-old had to leave the field on a stretcher after a brief stoppage in play.

The extent of Henry's injury remains unknown – with the West Indies suggesting more information will be given once the player is assessed further.

The all-rounder is a key figure in the West Indies side, having featured in 73 T20I matches, and adds much-needed balance to the side. An injury will be a big blow to the West Indies ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. 

West Indies begin their T20 World Cup campaign against defending champions New Zealand on Saturday in Southampton.

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