Indian opener Ishan Kishan was taken to a hospital after he copped a blow on his helmet throughout the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala on Saturday. As suggested by the crew’s medical employees, Ishan underwent a precautionary CT scan and was subsequently stored beneath statement for a concussion at a hospital in Kangra.
The incident happened within the fourth over of India’s chase when Ishan was hit by Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara’s nasty bouncer. The affect of the supply was a lot that Ishan needed to take off his helmet, whereas the Sri Lankan fielders gathered across the batter to test him.
Ishan survived three extra deliveries earlier than being dismissed for a 15-ball 16 by Kumara.
In line with a report, Ishan has sustained a head damage, and due to this fact, he was rushed to a hospital in Kangra.
“I’ve been hooked up to the Indian crew, and I obtained data that an Indian participant, who has sustained a head damage, has been delivered to the hospital. His CT scan was performed, and he has been beneath statement,” stated Dr Shubham, as quoted by NDTV.
Aside from Ishan, Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was additionally taken to the identical hospital after he suffered a thumb damage whereas fielding within the second T20I.
“A Sri Lankan participant has additionally been admitted within the hospital after receiving a thumb damage within the second T20I. We’re monitoring every thing proper now,” added Dr Shubham.
Coming to the second T20I, batter Shreyas Iyer (74 not out) scored a spectacular half-century earlier than Ravindra Jadeja smashed a quickfire 45 in 18 balls to assist the Males in Blue thrash the Islanders by seven wickets.
With this victory, India additionally sealed the three-match T20I sequence 2-0 with one recreation to go. The third and closing T20I between each side might be performed on the similar venue on Sunday.
