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India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: Ishan Kishan hospitalised after being hit on head

In the chase of 184, Kishan was struck on the helmet in the fourth over when he failed to connect a pull off Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara and immediately went down in daze.

Ishan Kishan was struck on the helmet during Indias run chase against Sri Lanka

Dharamsala, February 27: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan sustained a head injury during the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Saturday (February 26) and was later rushed to a hospital in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

In the chase of 184, Kishan was struck on the helmet in the fourth over when he failed to connect a pull shot off Sri Lanka pacer Lahiru Kumara and immediately went down in daze, but carried on batting till he was dismissed for 16 by Kumara in the sixth over.

The wicketkeeper-batter had removed his helmet immediately after the blow before India's medical team ran to the field for the concussion test.

Although earlier reports suggested that the Indian wicketkeeper-batter was admitted to the ICU, it was later reported that Kishan was in a normal ward for scans followed by observation.

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"I have been attached to the Indian team and I got information that an Indian player, who has sustained a head injury, has been brought here in the hospital. His CT scan was conducted and he has been under observation," Dr Shubham was quoted as saying by ANI.

Later, a BCCI source confirmed that the wicketkeeper-batter was admitted to a city hospital and underwent a brain scan after being struck on the head.

"Ishan Kishan was admitted to Fortis Hospital for brain scan after being hit on the head by Lahiru Kumara bouncer," a BCCI source told PTI.

"He stayed overnight at the hospital as a precautionary measure."

Apart from Kishan, Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was also taken to the hospital after he endured a thumb injury while fielding in the second T20I.

"A Sri Lankan player has also been admitted in the hospital, after receiving a thumb injury in the second T20I. We are monitoring everything right now," Dr Shubham added.

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Coming back to the second T20I, Shreyas Iyer smashed a stylish fifty before Ravindra Jadeja slammed 45 from 18 balls to help India defeat Sri Lanka and claim a 2-0 assailable lead in the three-match T20I series.

The third T20I between both sides will be played on Sunday (February 27) at the same venue in Dharmashala. It is still not clear if Kishan will be part of the team.

The BCCI is awaiting the scan result as Kishan is expected to be back in the team hotel. However, there is a chance that the Southpaw might be rested for the final match of the series in Dharamsala on Sunday.

In that case, either Mayank Agarwal or Venkatesh Iyer may open the batting alongside skipper Rohit Sharma, who hinted making some changes to the playing 11 for the 3rd T20I.

"We'll sit down tomorrow (February 27), see what we can do (on any team changes), we have used 27 players so far, there could be more (laughs). When you win the series, there are guys who haven't had the opportunities. Some of the guys will have to play Tests, we'll have to look after everyone," said Rohit in a post-match presentation.

"It's the sign of the times we're in, it's fine to look after physically, but it's the mental thing that's important as well. At the end of the day, we need to keep winning and keep positive vibes going through in the team," he added.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Story first published: Sunday, February 27, 2022, 13:25 [IST]
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