Pakistan's Hussain Talat hospitalized after suffering shoulder injury: Details
What's the story
In a major blow to the Pakistan cricket team, all-rounder Hussain Talat has been hospitalized after suffering a left shoulder injury. The incident occurred during the second ODI against Bangladesh at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. Talat was injured while attempting to stop a boundary in the sixth over of Bangladesh's innings.
Injury specifics
Here's how Talat got injured
Talat sprinted toward the cover boundary after Litton Das hit a ball from Mohammad Wasim through the cover point. However, he stepped on foam padding while trying to pull back the ball near the boundary. This led him to collide with advertising boards and land heavily on his left shoulder, grimacing in pain. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) later confirmed that Talat was given immediate treatment by their medical staff on-field before being taken to a hospital for further examination.
Official update
PCB issues statement on Talat's injury
The PCB said, "Talat received immediate medical attention from the team's medical staff on the field. Following the initial assessment, he has been taken to a hospital for a detailed examination." They further added that "The nature and extent of the injury will be determined after the doctors complete further medical evaluation."
Game halt
Pakistan thrash Bangladesh in rain-affected 2nd ODI
The match was interrupted an over after Talat's injury as lightning forced players to take shelter and a hailstorm kept them indoors. Despite Bangladesh leading the series 1-0, Pakistan had made a strong start in this second game with opener Maaz Sadaqat's half-century helping them post 274 runs. Sadaqat later claimed three wickets as well. His efforts meant Bangladesh perished for 114 in 23.3 overs. The DLS target was 243 from 32 overs.