IND vs SL: Ishan Kishan taken to hospital after being struck on the head during 2nd T20I

Indian opener Ishan Kishan was taken to a hospital after he copped a blow on his helmet in the course of the second T20I towards Sri Lanka in Dharamsala on Saturday. As suggested by the crew’s medical workers, Ishan underwent a precautionary CT scan and was subsequently stored below statement for a concussion at a hospital in Kangra.

The incident befell within the fourth over of India’s chase when Ishan was hit by Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara’s nasty bouncer. The influence of the supply was a lot that Ishan needed to take off his helmet, whereas the Sri Lankan fielders gathered across the batter to examine him.

Ishan survived three extra deliveries earlier than being dismissed for a 15-ball 16 by Kumara.

In response to a report, Ishan has sustained a head damage, and subsequently, he was rushed to a hospital in Kangra.

“I’ve been connected to the Indian crew, and I bought data that an Indian participant, who has sustained a head damage, has been dropped at the hospital. His CT scan was performed, and he has been below statement,” stated Dr Shubham, as quoted by NDTV.

Other than 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 all the things 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 remaining T20I between either side shall be performed on the identical venue on Sunday.