WATCH: Australian cricketer Sam Harper stretchered off after ball hits his head during net session
WATCH: Australian cricketer Sam Harper stretchered off after ball hits his head during net session
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Sam Harper was stretchered off on Friday (Jan 5) after a ball hit his head during a net session. Harper, representing the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL) was rushed to the hospital after the tragic incident as everyone was caught with surprise. Harper is likely to remain in hospital andundergo several scans on Saturday.
Harper rushed tohospital
An ambulance arrived at the Stars training ground immediately after the incident took place on Friday morning. The medical staff was seen taking him to the ambulance as the player received medical help before reaching the hospital. Upon medical examination, the player regainedconscious and is now stable. He is unlikely to play in the next BBL match against Sydney Sixers.
While attempting thecross-shot, the 27-year-old failed to judge the flight of the delivery andthe ball hit him on the chin breaking through thegrill of thehelmet. The player suffered a severe cut on his throat and was seen bleeding. The Stars’ medical team then rushed to his help and tried to stopthe bleeding.
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The incident refreshed memories of Phillip Hughes' tragic death in November 2014 when a ball hit his head during a Sheffield Shield clash. The incident went down as a dark day in the history of Australian cricket.
On the other hand, the Stars have a big task inhand during the BBL season as they sit fourth in the table with eight points in seven matches. They have so far won four matches and lost three during the BBL season. They will look to cement their place in the top four as the business end of the tournament approaches. With two matches to go after Saturday’s contest against the Sixers, the Stars have a serious competition for the top four.
They take on city rivals Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes in the remaining matches of the league stage.
