HAMILTON – Pakistan all-rounder and ace batsman Shoaib Malik took a nastyblow on head in unusual circumstances in the fourth one-day international(ODI) against New Zealand at Hamilton’s Seddon Park.
Malik, batting without a helmet or cap, wanted to score a quick singleagainst the spinner in the 32nd over when he was sent back by MohammadHafeez to avoid a run out.
Colin Munro threw the ball towards the stumps which hit straight on Malik’sunprotected head. The batsman immediately fell down on the ground and wasattended by the team doctor for several minutes.
The pace of Munro’s throw was so quick that the ball went over the boundaryline afterwards. Shaoib Malik did not leave the field as he felt no signsof concussion.
The 35-year-old was reassessed after he got out and did not come out forfielding after the innings break owing to symptoms of delayed concussion.The team management has informed that he is doing well and is resting.