BAN vs SL | Twitter abuzz as Soumya Sarkar knocks out teammate Jaker Ali in catching collision
Not often do we see a teammate turn into a rival in a sport like cricket. But such was the case in the third ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh when Soumya Sarkar and Jaker Ali ended up colliding against one another over a catching opportunity with the latter leaving the field injured on Monday.
With the three-match series leveled 1-1 heading into the decider on Monday, the Sri Lankan unit won the toss and opted to bat. Despite early stutters in the early half of the innings, Janith Liyanage’s excellent ton steered the visitors to a fighting total despite a pause in play due to a menacing collision between two Bangladeshi players.
On the penultimate delivery of the innings, Taskin Ahmed bowled a back-of-a-length delivery outside the off stump that Pramod Madushan tried to slash over the cover region. He ended up getting a top-edge and the ball looped over towards the point region. Jaker Ali from backward point and Soumya Sarkar from cover-point rushed towards the ball to take the catch, and eventually, collided with each other despite the latter grasping the ball firmly.
This resulted in a serious injury for Jaker who was seen lying on the field after Soumya’s shoulder thudded with his head. Fearing the chance of a possible concussion, the umpires summoned a stretcher, and the 26-year-old was carried off the field in quick time. Riding on the back of injuries throughout the contest, Jaker Ali’s knockout added to the hosts’ woes, thereby leaving the Twitterverse in a frenzy.
Things are not looking good!
— Grahman (@Grahman326048) March 18, 2024
Brutal impact
— Grahman (@Grahman326048) March 18, 2024
Sad
Mustafizur Rahman, Jaker Ali & Soumya Sarkar injured during the 3rd ODI.
— Abdullah Neaz (@Neaz__Abdullah) March 18, 2024
Jaker Ali & Fizz carried by stretcher from the field 😔 #BANvSL #SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/cysigcphFS
Concussion
Tanzid Tamim is the concussion sub of Soumya Sarkar#BANvSL #WaltonSmartFridge pic.twitter.com/qg41NTn6wN
— Omar Faruque (@OmarFar46196492) March 18, 2024
No surprise
Tanzid Tamim is at the crease as Soumya Sarkar's concussion sub and Sri Lanka immediately opt for giving Theekshana the new ball. No surprise there.
— Raisul Rifat (@raisul_rifat88) March 18, 2024
Given that he looks somewhat more composed than last year's Asia Cup and World Cup, can he make the most of today's opportunity?
LOL
Soumya Sarkar suffered an injury on his knee it seems and Tanzid came as concussion!
— SAPTAK SANYAL (@SAPTAKSANYAL2) March 18, 2024
Mustafizur Rahman is in cramps.
Jaker Ali injured himself having a collision with Anamul Bijoy
And now, Kettleborough is unwell and the umpire is replaced!
What a day at Chattogram!#BANvsSL
Replaced
concussion substitute....
— IPL - 2024 (@mdshiipu) March 18, 2024
Tanzid Hasan is Soumya Sarkar's replacement#BANvsSL#HBLPSL9 #WPL2024 #AFGvsIRE #BANvSL #IPL2024
Subsitute!
Anamul Bijoy and Tanzid Tamim are opening the innings, Tamim came as a concussion substitute of Soumya Sarkar! #BANvSL
— Raisul Rifat (@raisul_rifat88) March 18, 2024
Good question
How’d Bangladesh get a Concussion sub in Soumya Sarkar when there was no concussion that happened?
— NF (@NHF_25) March 18, 2024
Massive opportunity
Tanzid gets a massive opportunity to prove himself. He comes in to bat as a concussion Sub for Soumya Sarkar. #BANvSL
— Maruf 🇧🇩 (@being_maruf360) March 18, 2024
Get well soon!
Get well soon
— Abdullah Neaz (@Abdullah___Neaz) March 18, 2024
Mustafizur Rahman
Jaker Ali Anik
Soumya Sarkar#BANvSL #SLvBAN #BANvsSL https://t.co/GtCVecvSAY