Musheer Khan’s condition stable after road accident, but will not be able to play in Irani Cup and initial Ranji games

File photo of Musheer Khan. Musheer, who was a victim of a road accident, will be away from cricket for a long time due to the upcoming Irani Cup. , Photo courtesy: K. Murali Kumar

India batsman Sarfaraz’s younger brother and Mumbai all-rounder Musheer Khan is “stable” after being involved in a road accident on the outskirts of Lucknow, but is set to be away from cricket for a long period starting with the upcoming Irani Cup. Are.

The 19-year-old is expected to be out of action for at least three months due to the neck injuries sustained in the accident, effectively ruling him out of Mumbai’s matches at the start of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season starting in October. Will happen. 11.

It is learned that Musheer was traveling from his home town Azamgarh to Lucknow for the Irani Cup starting on October 1. He was accompanied by his father Naushad Khan, who also suffered minor injuries in the accident that occurred on the Purvanchal Expressway. His car collided with the divider and overturned.

Medical Superintendent of Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, Dr. Bhola Singh said in a statement that the cricketer is out of danger.

”Cricketer Musheer Khan, who was injured in a road accident on Purvanchal Expressway, was brought to the emergency department of Medanta Hospital due to neck pain. His treatment is going on under the supervision of Dr. Dharmendra Singh, Director of the Department of Orthopedics.

“His condition is stable and he is out of danger,” Dr Singh said in the statement.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) said that Musheer is currently “stable, conscious and well-oriented”.

“He has suffered a fracture in the neck area and is under close observation. The medical teams of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) are closely monitoring his progress to ensure that he Get the best possible care.” ” the MCA said.

“Once Musheer is medically fit to travel, he will be flown to Mumbai for further evaluation and additional medical treatment. The timeline for his recovery will be determined following these evaluations.” The development is a blow for the teenager who has already scored three centuries and one half-century in nine first-class games. He scored a double century in last season’s Ranji Trophy quarter-final, a half-century in the semi-final and a match-winning century in the final against Vidarbha.

He recently started the 2024-25 domestic season with a century for India B in the Duleep Trophy against India A in Bengaluru.

Reigning Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai are scheduled to face Rest of India in the Irani Cup match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here from October 1-5.

After the Irani match, Mumbai will start their Ranji campaign against Baroda on October 11.