“Sarfaraz was hit on his head while ducking a bouncer by Asitha Fernando in the afternoon session on day three. He remains under the observation of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s medical panel,” acknowledged a PCB media launch.
The wicket-keeper batter was hit on the again of the top by a bouncer whereas dealing with his first ball of the innings. Despite the blow, he confirmed exceptional resilience and continued to bat, making 14 runs off 22 balls.
But he regarded 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 get well from the affect.
Agha Salman stepped in to interchange him and joined Abdullah Shafique within the center to proceed the innings.
The ICC taking part in situations enable for a like-for-like alternative when “a player sustains a concussion or suspected concussion as a result of a head or neck injury during the course of the relevant match.”
(With ANI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com