New Delhi: Mumbai all-rounder Musheer Khan, younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan, is stable after suffering a fatal car accident on Saturday morning, hospital authorities have said. Musheer, who suffered a road accident on the outskirts of Lucknow, is set to miss cricketing action for a prolonged period beginning with the upcoming Irani Cup.
The 19-year-old cricketer is expected to be out of action for at least three months as he has injuries to his neck he suffered during the accident. Musheer is also set to miss Mumbai’s matches at the start of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season, which begins of October 11.
How bad was the accident?
As per multiple media reports, it is learnt that Musheer was en route to Lucknow from Azamgarh, his hometown, for the Irani Cup beginning on October 1 and was also accompanied by his father Naushad Khan. Naushad also suffered minor scratches in the accident that took place on the Purvanchal Expressway after his car hit a divider and overturned.
Dr. Bhola Singh, Medical Superintendent at Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, said in a statement that the cricketer is out of danger.
“Cricketer Musheer Khan, injured in a road accident on the Purvanchal Expressway, was brought to the emergency department of Medanta Hospital due to pain in his neck. His treatment is being conducted 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 Musheer is currently “stable, conscious, and well-oriented”.
“He has sustained a fracture in the neck region and is under close observation. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) medical teams are closely monitoring his progress to ensure he receives the best possible care,” the MCA secretary Abhay Hadap said in a release.
(With PTI inputs)
Musheer Khan, who was driving on the outskirts of Lucknow on Saturday morning, suffered a fatal car accident but is said to be stable now. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
