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Mir Hamza Sajjad, the fast bowler for Islamabad United, is recovering after suffering a concussion during a training session in Karachi.
The incident occurred when Sajjad was struck on the back of the neck by a stray ball while practicing in the nets. After delivering a ball, he had turned to walk back to his run-up when a flat shot from another practice area flew toward him, leaving him little time to react. The impact caused him to collapse and briefly lose consciousness.
Team physiotherapist Cliffe Deacon immediately administered first aid before Sajjad was transported to a nearby hospital via an on-site ambulance. He regained consciousness during the journey and later showed encouraging signs of recovery, including being able to speak with his family. Medical assessments confirmed that there was no blood clot resulting from the injury.
Although the franchise offered him the option to return home, Sajjad has chosen to remain with the squad as he continues his recovery under medical supervision.
Sajjad has yet to feature for Islamabad United this season. The team is set to face Lahore Qalandars in their next Pakistan Super League 2026 fixture. Islamabad United currently sits third on the points table, with two wins and one loss so far in the campaign.
