India vs SL 2022: Ishan Kishan HOSPITALISED after being struck on head by bouncer during 2nd T20I
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The incident happened in the fourth over of the Indian innings during the second T20I against Sri Lanka when a 146 kmph delivery hit Kishan on his helmet while the batter was trying to play a pull shot.
Amidst the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Saturday, India batter Ishan Kishan sustained a head injury and was rushed to a hospital in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. The India opener was struck on the head by a 146 kmph bouncer bowled by Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara.
The incident took place in the fourth over of the Indian innings when a pacy delivery hit Kishan on his helmet while the batter was trying to play a pull shot. However, 23-year-old Kishan continued playing despite the physio advising against it but lost his wicket soon after and walked back to the pavilion after scoring just 16 runs off 15 balls.
It remains to be seen if Ishan Kishan’s injury is a serious one and if he will be available for the third T20I which is scheduled to take place on Sunday (February 27).
Meanwhile, apart from Kishan, Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was also taken to the hospital after he endured a thumb injury while fielding in the second T20I.
Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan is under medical examination after getting hit on the head during India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I. Sri Lanka player Dinesh Chandimal was also taken to hospital as part of precautionary measures after an injury: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association
