“Sarfaraz was hit on his head whereas ducking a bouncer by Asitha Fernando within the afternoon session on day three. He stays underneath the statement of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s medical panel,” said a PCB media launch.
The wicket-keeper batter was hit on the again of the pinnacle by a bouncer whereas going through his first ball of the innings. Regardless of the blow, he confirmed exceptional resilience and continued to bat, making 14 runs off 22 balls.
However he appeared unwell and a physio was referred to as to evaluate him. After the evaluation, it was determined that Sarfaraz wouldn’t proceed batting additional to prioritise his security and permit him to recuperate from the affect.
Agha Salman stepped in to exchange him and joined Abdullah Shafique within the center to proceed the innings.
The ICC taking part in circumstances enable for a like-for-like substitute when “a participant sustains a concussion or suspected concussion on account of a head or neck damage throughout the course of the related match.”
(With ANI inputs)
