Musheer suffers 'fracture in neck region'; out of Irani Cup

Mumbai's young batting star Musheer Khan's is in a 'stable condition' and 'out of danger' after suffering a fracture in the neck in a road accident on the Yamuna Expressway, on Friday.

Musheer, 19, was travelling with his father Naushad from Azamgarh to Lucknow to join his Mumbai team-mates for the the Irani Cup match featuring Ranji Trophy champions Mumbai against the Rest of India in Lucknow from October 1-5. The accident occurred when their car hit a divider and overturned on the Yamuna Expressway.

"Musheer Khan, a 19-year-old top-order batter and left-arm spinner, met with a road accident on Friday, 27th September 2024, while traveling with his family from Azamgarh to Lucknow to participate in the upcoming IDFC First Bank ZR Irani Cup, scheduled from 1st to 5th October 2024," the Mumbai cricket Association said in a media release.

The young batter has been admitted to a hospital in Lucknow after suffering a fracture in the neck region but his condition is stable. He will miss the Irani Cup and also the first few games of the Ranji Trophy as he is likely to be ruled out for nearly four months.

"Musheer is currently admitted to a hospital in Lucknow, where he remains 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."

"Once Musheer is deemed medically fit for travel, he will be flown to Mumbai for further evaluation and additional medical treatment. The timeline for his recovery will be determined following these assessments," MCA added.

"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 a statement.

Musheer's elder brother Sarfaraz Khan is currently in Kanpur as part of the Indian Test squad for their ongoing second and final Test against Bangladesh.

Musheer is the youngest Mumbai player to score a hundred in a Ranji Trophy final as he helped Mumbai win their 42nd title. He also excelled in the Duleep Trophy, hitting 181 on his debut for India B against India B in Bengaluru.