From the x-rays, there doesn't seem to be any major (fracture) but we are waiting for a full report on that. Every ankle injury is different but I think we are faced with a (serious) tear of the lateral ligament and there is associated bone bruising.
The last thing you want to happen is that he plays too early, aggravates the injury and then has to sit out for three weeks.
Although Ricky was unhampered by his injury in batting and fielding sessions, we consider it more prudent to rest him.