Mumbai's Musheer Khan suffers neck injury in road accident, set to miss Irani Cup

Sarfaraz Khan's brother Musheer Khan, sustained a serious neck injury following a road accident and is set to be sidelined for an extended period, missing the upcoming Irani Cup,

In Short

• Musheer Khan sustains serious neck injury in road accident
• Musheer is set to be sidelined for an extended period
• Sarfaraz's brother Musheer is set to miss upcoming Irani Cup

Mumbai's young batter, Musheer Khan has sustained a serious neck injury following a road accident and is set to be sidelined for an extended period, missing the upcoming Irani Cup. Musheer, the younger brother of Sarfaraz Khan, was traveling with his father, Naushad Khan, from Azamgarh to Lucknow when their car tragically flipped four to five times on the road, according to sources. The exact cause of the accident remains unclear.

The 19-year-old batter is expected to be out of action for a period ranging from six weeks to three months, depending on the severity of the injury and his recovery process. This injury is a significant setback for Musheer, who has been making waves in domestic cricket over the past year.

Musheer Khan, brother of fellow Mumbai cricketer Sarfaraz Khan, has been in impressive form in red-ball cricket. His recent performances include a standout knock of 181 for India B against India A in the Duleep Trophy, where he guided his team to victory. Despite this, his form dipped in the subsequent matches, where he managed scores of 1, 5, and two ducks in his last four innings.

The young batter has been one of the most exciting prospects in the Indian domestic circuit. With an impressive average of 51.14 in first-class cricket, Musheer has accumulated 716 runs from 15 innings, including three centuries and one half-century.

While there is no official statement from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) regarding his injury, Musheer’s absence will be a significant blow to the Mumbai side. His absence from the Irani Cup comes at an unfortunate time as the teenager was expected to play a pivotal role in the tournament.

As Musheer focuses on his recovery, the Mumbai cricket fraternity and fans will be hoping for his swift return to action.