LPL 2022 | Twitter reacts to Nuwan Pradeep’s unwanted headshot for Azam Khan leading him to leave field on stretcher
Azam Khan was hit on the head by Nuwan Pradeep.
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Cricket fields often see unfortunate incidents that sometimes even turn horrifying for the players. While keeping behind the stumps, Azam Khan was struck on his forehead by Nuwan Pradeep, and it was so terrible for the Pakistani player that the support staff had to carry him off on a stretcher.
Azam Khan is highly regarded for his audacious power-hitting ability in limited-overs cricket. The 24-year-old made his international debut in England last year but failed to make any impact. He scored six runs in two innings before he was dropped from the national team.
Since then, Azam has been continuously playing franchise leagues, such as CPL, T10, and the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) to earn a recall from Pakistan. However, it took a halt on Monday during LPL’s Match No. 9 between Kandy Falcons and Galle Gladiators, taking place in Pallekele. During the 16th over of the Falcons’ innings, Azam, the Gladiators’ keeper, faced an unfortunate incident that no one had anticipated to happen.
In that over, Nuwan Pradeep’s slower ball which was going down the leg side was bound to be punished. However, Chamika Karunaratne failed to make any connection of it, before the wide ball, which bounced once before reaching Azam and knocking him down. It struck his forehead, and for a while, Azam was seen lying on the ground. A few minutes later, support staff came into the field for the mandatory concussion check, and after watching his pain, carried him off the field.
Moeen Khan, Azam’s father as well as the Gladiators’ head coach, came to him to check if he is alright and tapped his son’s leg with a smile on his face, assuming he will recover soon.
Headshot!
— MAHARAJ JI (@MAHARAJ96620593) December 12, 2022
That was awkward
Very awkward bounce for Azam Khan. Hit on the head and taken off in a stretcher. Hope he is alright @MAzamKhan45 #AzamKhan #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/fgFgof88TZ
— Realsirjee (@iamthebestboi00) December 12, 2022
Rare scene
Get well soon, Azam Khan!
— Grassroots Cricket (@grassrootscric) December 12, 2022
The wicket-keeper was taken off the field on a stretcher after being hit on the head while keeping.
📸 @DanuskaAravinda | #LPL2022 pic.twitter.com/unrEjHjSlF
Prayers!!!
wicket-keeper AZAM KHAN was taken off the field on a stretcher after he was hit on the head in the match !!
— M S C 🇵🇰 (@_friendlycheema) December 12, 2022
prayerss for your speedy recovery champ :( pic.twitter.com/RryYDtbFul
That will hurt
Galle Gladiators Wicket Keeper Azam Khan is carrying to the Hospital after hitting the ball in his head #sportspavilionlk #LPL2022 pic.twitter.com/4soWc7R376
— DANUSHKA ARAVINDA (@DanuskaAravinda) December 12, 2022
Get well soon
Get well soon, Azam Khan!
— Muhammad Asif🇵🇰 (@Masif0fficial) December 12, 2022
#LPL2022 #AzamKhan pic.twitter.com/ZqF2uGRj70
Stretchered off
Azam Khan was taken off the field on a stretcher after being hit on the head while keeping.pic.twitter.com/SokgMdPs13
— Thakur (@hassam_sajjad) December 12, 2022
Best wishes
Prayers and best wishes to Azam Khan for his swift recovery. The wicketkeeper-batter was taken off on a stretcher. He was hit on the head while keeping for Galle Gladiators against Kandy Falcons. #LPLT20 #LPL2022
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) December 12, 2022
