Injured out of action

Virender Sehwag slammed a mammoth 175 in the opening match against Bangladesh. But his future in the tournament became doubtful when a ball crashed into his ribs during training. He however, has returned to play for India in every match after the opener. STATUS: IN (Getty Images)

To say that Stuart Broad sacrificed himself to bowl England to victory against South Africa would not be completely false. A side strain during the second spell of the match has forced the pacer to call it quits midway and return home. STATUS: OUT (Getty Images)

Ashish Nehra suffered a back injury that threatened to keep him out of the Indian squad through the World Cup. Focused training under the team physio helped him return to the squad against Netherlands in the match played at his home ground in Delhi. STATUS: IN (Getty Images)

Geoffrey Boycott says his exit is no big loss. Big or otherwise, Kevin Pietersen's hernia problem was taken with a note of serious caution from English medics. It was decided that Chris Tremlett would replace him as the surgery could not wait until the end of the tournament. STATUS: OUT (Getty Images)

Sachin Tendulkar has a billion hopes pinned on him. It was also a scare for a billion when he underwent a scan on his left knee after the opening match. It was later announced that it was a minor niggle as was proved in the subsequent match in which the master-blaster scored 120 against England. STATUS: IN (Getty Images)

Nathan McCullum was hospitalised in Chennai due to a fever and was kept under observation for a night. His recovery however squashed all looming signs of calling in for a replacement. STATUS: IN (Getty Images)

The Kiwi captain followed McCullum and underwent a knee scan due to an injury picked up in the match against Pakistan. Though the results are not yet in, Daniel Vettori's possible exit can come as a massive blow to his side. STATUS: IN (Getty Images)

Imran Tahir's spin has turned heads in the tournament so far. Reports however, reveal that the Pakistan-born South African spinner has fractured his thumb and that he is in considerable pain. Team management though remains hopeful of him continuing to turn tables on opponents. STATUS: IN (Getty Images)

His performance during this tournament is not much to deliberate on. His sheer presence in the New Zealand dressing room is. Brendon McCullum suffered a sore knee during his team's match against Pakistan and had a heavily bandaged leg to show for during training the next day. STATUS: IN (Getty Images)

Dwayne Bravo was an important part of his team's World Cup plans. The Caribbean all-rounder however hurt his knee in the match against South Africa and had to be escorted off the field. Though his skipper says his injury is motivational for fellow players to perform even better, concrete results are yet to be seen. STATUS: OUT (Getty Images)

In an interview, Australia bowler Doug Bollinger said his side can win the World Cup. Australia though will have to do it without him as 'Dougie' was ruled out due to an injured left ankle. His replacement in Mike Hussey comes into the side after recovering from an injury himself. STATUS: OUT (Getty Images)

Chris Gayle doesn't seem to have settled in the tropical conditions this side of the hemisphere. A sore throat and minor fever has plagued him though he played well against Bangladesh and got skipper Darren Sammy to especially credit him for the eventual win. STATUS: IN (Getty Images)