Centurion Ahmed Shehzad fractures skull in first Test
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ABU DHABI: Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad suffered a fractured skull after being hit by a bouncer during the second day of the first Test against New Zealand on Monday.
Shehzad, 22, hit a wicket off New Zealand's seamer Corey Andeson. He scored a career-best 176 but was dismissed in the last over before lunch.
Shehzad attempted a hook but missed the ball which hit him on the side of the temple. He fell and as he did so, his bat hit the stumps for a hit-wicket dismissal.
Shehzad felt dizzy and had to be helped off the field by team physio Brad Robinson.
He was rushed to a hospital where a scan revealed a minor fracture.
“Shehzad's CT scan shows depressed fracture of zygomatic arch of skull," a Pakistan Cricket Board release said.
“The specialist surgeon has confirmed minor fracture and has advised 48 hours of close monitoring. In case the pain doesn't subside then the surgeon may opt for decompression,” said team manager Moin Khan.
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Nov 10, 2014 05:54pm
Cricket helmet technology is from stone ages.i have seen plenty of videos where these helmets do a marginal job of protecting the batsmen. Why is ICC so backward when it come to protective gear.
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Nov 10, 2014 06:08pm
Get well soon great player.
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Nov 10, 2014 06:09pm
get well soon...and of course you did a great job by scoring for country.
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Nov 10, 2014 06:12pm
You will be better soon bravo.
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Nov 10, 2014 06:15pm
get well soo mate..
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Nov 10, 2014 06:19pm
I hope inshallah he would be fine....all prayers are with you buddy.
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Nov 10, 2014 06:19pm
Its a chhek bone fracture not a skull fracture.
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Nov 10, 2014 06:20pm
Mayy Allah keep him safe and give him full recovery soon.
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Nov 10, 2014 06:20pm
its a cheek bone fracture not a skull fracture.
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Nov 10, 2014 06:31pm
Arrogance has done this
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Nov 10, 2014 06:31pm
@Abdul and that cheek bone is in his hip girdle? Not a part of skull?
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Nov 10, 2014 06:44pm
What a tragedy?
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Nov 10, 2014 06:46pm
Get well soon great player...
Prays from india....
U r a gud player dude..n we know u will fight back soon as a brave player...
Get well soon...
U hav talent n we indians praise this...
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Nov 10, 2014 07:15pm
Wish him early recovery .
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Nov 10, 2014 07:28pm
Nazar lag gaey yar log masha ALLAH jo nahi kehtay :(
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Nov 10, 2014 07:53pm
May you get well soon and may be more humble.
I don't mean sarcastically. We all get carried over most often with our achievements and forget about being humble.
Wish you good health.
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Nov 10, 2014 07:58pm
Wish Shehzad speedy recovery. New Zealand players should not have considered unfortunate wicket of Shehzad. They should have exhibited sportsmanship spirit and called him back, though he is technically OUT. He may not come and play after recovery in this innings. But, as a mark of respect and with sportsmanship they should have shown spirit.
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Nov 10, 2014 08:03pm
Get well soon!
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Nov 10, 2014 08:05pm
If the same had happened and Pakistani bowler was bowling, by now all sort of allegations on the team would have arisen including match and spot fixing.
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Nov 10, 2014 08:14pm
I think they were within the rules of play, @san. Will likely not be able to partcipate in the rest of the match perhaps.
To all those commenting on his arrogance and humility, not that i know much about the guy myself, he is 22. Give the kid a break.
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Nov 10, 2014 08:29pm
Get well soon, and hope you come back twice as strong !
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Nov 10, 2014 08:35pm
Who prescribes and monitors the standards of equipment used? Was this responsibility duly discharged?
In such circumstances who will pay for the expenses incurred? Are our players and team members insured. Again whose responsibility is it to ensure that?
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Nov 10, 2014 08:53pm
If he is 22, then Afraidi was certainly 17 on debut. Guys be realistic, do u really believe he is 22? No wonder the whole world doubts everything u say.
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Nov 10, 2014 09:01pm
May Allah give youa very healthy and happy life
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Nov 10, 2014 09:12pm
Hope the blow will help him think straight....
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Nov 10, 2014 09:14pm
@drtamed Skull fractures typically refer to damage to the cranial bone, not the cheek bone which is a facial bone. You are correct though, the skull itself is formed of both cranial and facial bones. It's merely a matter of terminology.
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Nov 10, 2014 09:29pm
get well soon from India..
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Nov 10, 2014 09:43pm
@A Sidhu You're right, in fact please publish your research on 'guessing someone's age'. You also seem to have a grip on world affairs which is an added bonus. Looking forward to reading that journal too if you care to share.
In the mean time the rest of us will pray for Shehzad and hope he gets better.
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Nov 10, 2014 10:39pm
Get well soon....
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Nov 10, 2014 10:44pm
@Dr. Sadaf - Conspiracy theories again???
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Nov 10, 2014 10:59pm
That's really sad. Well played. Get well soon, boy.
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Nov 10, 2014 11:12pm
@A Sidhu, get well soon!
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Nov 11, 2014 12:59am
He will come back very strongly Inshallah Allah.Wish you en early recovery.
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Nov 11, 2014 01:35am
Let him rest for few weeks and give chance to another opener like Taufeeq Umar.
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Nov 11, 2014 02:31am
i dont know why the pepole dare even talk about someone attitude while he has been injured seriously , get some life guys ...
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Nov 11, 2014 02:53am
What is surprising is that he was allowed to walk back all the way to the players lounge---possibly climbing stairs. Next time happens---please have a golf cart ready---no if and buts---even if the players does not want to. It should be mandatory to ride back to the pavillion and have a doctor look at you.
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Nov 11, 2014 03:07am
Get well soon Shahzad, Pakistan needs you in WC 2015. My best wishes with you and Team-Misbah!
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Nov 11, 2014 03:09am
I wish and pray speedy recovery for Shahzad. I urge ICC BCCP BCCI ECCB
and all other cricket boards to think Safety First. We the fans love all the players. Give them better safety equipment.
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Nov 11, 2014 05:22am
Wish him a speedy recovery and back to hitting balls with the bat.
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Nov 11, 2014 05:31am
Wish you full recovery and health. get well soon.
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Nov 11, 2014 05:32am
What is wrong with the Pakistani team medics????? How dare they allowed him to walk with such an injury!!!!He should have been taken on a cart and straight on to a ambulance and hospital. He should have only been allowed to walk ,once the doctor had cleared him!!!! I was shocked when I saw him being help walk away from the pitch!!!
Speedy recovery for a very gutsy batsman!!! May Allah keep you in his protection!!!
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Nov 11, 2014 05:35am
@A Sidhu this is not the right time and place to argue about someone's age.He hurt himself while representing our dear homeland, So be gracious and humble and leave the age issue for sometime later.
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Nov 11, 2014 05:56am
Pakistan is continuously losing its stars to either inconsistency, bans, corruption scandals, injuries or incidents. How unfortunate is that for a country that produces so much talent.
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Nov 11, 2014 06:40am
@Abdul was wondering how someone can live with fracture skull
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Nov 13, 2014 09:18am
@ahmed very immature comment i must say
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