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The match between Galle Gladiators and Kandy Falcons in Lanka Premier League had a horrific incident involving Pakistan’s Azam Khan. The incident took place in the second innings when Khan was keeping to Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep. As the Galle pacer bowled the third ball of the 15th over, the delivery went way-down-leg side. Khan, who was behind the stumps, misjudged the bounce and the ball struck him straight on his head.
The Pakistani player was in extreme pain and went down on the ground holding his head. The support staff immediately had to carry him off on a stretcher. Moeen Khan, Azam’s father, who was also the Gladiators’ head coach, came to him to check his son was alright.
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The Galle Gladiators also shared a tweet talking about the injury and wished him a fast recovery. The tweet said, “Prayers for @MAzamKhan45's speedy recovery !! He took a blow on his head while keeping wickets!! He's been taken for medical care, Prayers for you Gladiator.”
Going back to the game, The Gladiators emerged victorious with a 12 run-margin. In the first innings, the Galle-based team posted a total of 153 runs while losing six wickets. Opener Thanuka Dabare and low-order batter Nuwanidu Fernando scored crucial half-centuries to rescue the team after a middle-order collapse.
Then in the second innings, The Gladiator bowlers were on top of their game as Lakshan Sandakan and Nuwan Thushara each picked two wickets. While all-rounder Imad Wasim also picked up one wicket adding to his 15 runs in five ball-cameo.
