Mirpur: Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat suffered a serious injury during the ongoing second ODI against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday.
On the second delivery of the sixth over of Bangladesh’s innings, Dalat ran to block a backfoot punch by Liton Das from Mohammad Wasim Jr’s deep cover boundary and collided with the advertising holding during the attempt.
Talat was seen in extreme discomfort while receiving medical attention and was later transferred.
Meanwhile, according to the latest development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the 30-year-old has sustained a shoulder injury and has been taken to the hospital for a detailed examination.
Pakistan all-rounder Hussain Talat injured his shoulder while fielding during the second ODI against Bangladesh, PCB said in a statement.
“Dalat received immediate medical attention from the team’s medical staff in the field. Following the initial assessment, he was taken to the hospital for extensive examination.
“The nature and extent of the injury will be determined after doctors complete further medical evaluation.”
The injury is a major setback for the tour team, 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 were bowled out for 274 in 47.3 overs thanks to half-centuries from Mas Sadaq and Salman Ali Agha.
Maas scored 75 off 46 balls with 6 fours and 5 sixes while Agha scored 64 off 62 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes.
In reply, the home side were 27/3 in 6.3 overs, with hail stopping the action here, with Bangladesh needing 248 off 261 balls.