MIRPUR: Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat suffered a shoulder injury during the second one-day international against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
The incident took place on the second delivery of the sixth over of Bangladesh’s innings when Talat ran to prevent a backfoot strike from Litton Das on Mohammad Wasim Jr. reached the deep coverage limit and crashed into the advertising platform during the effort.
Talat felt extremely uncomfortable when he received medical attention and was subsequently replaced.
Meanwhile, in the latest development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the 30-year-old has suffered a shoulder injury and has been taken to a hospital for a detailed examination.
“Pakistani all-rounder Hussain Talat suffered a shoulder injury while playing in the second ODI against Bangladesh,” PCB said in a statement.
“Talat received immediate medical attention from the team’s medical staff on the field. After initial assessment, he was taken to a hospital for a detailed examination.
“The nature and extent of the injury will be determined after doctors complete further medical evaluation.”
The potential injury is a major setback for the touring side, who are trailing Bangladesh 1-0 in the ongoing three-match series, meaning the ongoing match is a must-win for them.
Batting first in the must-win second ODI, Pakistan scored a formidable total of 274 all out in 47.3 overs, thanks to half-centuries from Maaz Sadaqat and Salman Ali Agha.
Maaz remained the top scorer with a blistering 75 off 46 deliveries, studded with six fours and five sixes, while Agha made a 62-ball 64, comprising seven fours and two sixes.
In response, the home side had scored 27/3 in 6.3 overs before the hailstorm halted the action here, with Bangladesh needing another 248 runs in 261 balls.
