In a dramatic flip of occasions in the course of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan was struck on the neck by a bouncer from Antigua and Barbuda Falcons’ pacer Shamar Springer.
The incident occurred on August 30 in a match between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.
Azam Khan, who walked out to bat within the tenth over, was dealing with a difficult over.
He tried to drag a brief supply from Springer however was unable to totally join with the ball.
As a substitute, the bouncer struck him on the shoulder after which the neck, inflicting him to fall to the bottom in ache.
The supply crashed into the stumps, leading to an uncommon dismissal. After receiving fast medical consideration from the physio, Khan was assisted off the sphere and was dismissed for a single-digit rating of 9 runs from 9 balls.
Warriors Safe Win Regardless of Harm Scare
Regardless of Khan’s unlucky dismissal, the Guyana Amazon Warriors managed to safe an exhilarating victory by three wickets.
The match noticed a vital 16-ball 32 cameo from Romario Shepherd and last-over heroics from Dwaine Pretorius towards Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir.
These performances led the Warriors to a profitable run chase, ending at 80/7 in 19.4 overs.
The Warriors’ victory was vital, particularly after Khan’s harm. The crew will hope for his fast restoration, as he’s a key participant for them within the event.
Azam Khan’s Latest Type and Future Prospects
Azam Khan has been fighting type not too long ago, having scored two geese in as many innings in the course of the ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2024.
His general T20I file has additionally been underwhelming, with solely 88 runs from 13 innings.
Regardless of this, Khan was retained by the Guyana Amazon Warriors for the CPL 2024 season and was granted a No Objection Certificates (NOC) by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take part.
The 26-year-old will look to get better swiftly and return to type because the Warriors put together to face the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots on September 4.
His efficiency within the upcoming match might be eagerly anticipated.
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