In a dramatic turn of events during 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 in the 10th over, was facing a challenging over.
He attempted to pull a short delivery from Springer but was unable to fully connect with the ball.
Instead, the bouncer struck him on the shoulder and then the neck, causing him to fall to the ground in pain.
The delivery crashed into the stumps, resulting in an unusual dismissal. After receiving immediate medical attention from the physio, Khan was assisted off the field and was dismissed for a single-digit score of nine runs from nine balls.
Warriors Secure Win Despite Injury Scare
Despite Khan’s unfortunate dismissal, the Guyana Amazon Warriors managed to secure a thrilling victory by three wickets.
The match saw a crucial 16-ball 32 cameo from Romario Shepherd and last-over heroics from Dwaine Pretorius against Pakistan’s left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir.
These performances led the Warriors to a successful run chase, finishing at 80/7 in 19.4 overs.
The Warriors’ victory was significant, especially after Khan’s injury. The team will hope for his quick recovery, as he is a key player for them in the tournament.
Azam Khan’s Recent Form and Future Prospects
Azam Khan has been struggling with form recently, having scored two ducks in as many innings during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
His overall T20I record has also been underwhelming, with only 88 runs from 13 innings.
Despite this, Khan was retained by the Guyana Amazon Warriors for the CPL 2024 season and was granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to participate.
The 26-year-old will look to recover swiftly and return to form as the Warriors prepare to face the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots on September 4.
His performance in the upcoming match will be eagerly anticipated.
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