Mir Hamza Sajjad recovering from fatal neck injury, decided to stay back with Islamabad United: Reports

The Islamabad United bowler Mir Hamza Sajjad is reportedly recovering from a fatal neck injury he sustained during a practice session in Karachi. According to a report from ESPN Cricinfo, Sajjad is back in his senses. He had talked to his family. Doctors confirmed that no blood clots have been found despite him losing consciousness after the ball struck.

Notably, Sajjad has not yet played a game for the Islamabad United. The franchise had asked him to leave and join his family. But the fast bowler insisted on staying back with the team. Islamabad will play against Lahore Qalandars tomorrow.

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What happened to Mir Hamza Sajjad?

On Tuesday, April 7, the Islamad United was practicing at the Hanif Mohammed High Performance Centre in Karachi. Sajjad, who was technically a reserve bowler, got struck by a stray ball on his neck.

His teammate Mark Chapman was practicing nearby. Chapman hit a flat shot, which flew and hit Sajjad. Sajjad collapsed immediately and lost consciousness on the spot. The team stopped training immediately. His teammates ran in to rescue.

Team physio Cliffe Deacon administered emergency first aid. But then he was carried to the nearby Aga Khan University Hospital for treatment. 

Sajjad got his senses back in the hospital. Doctors diagnosed a concussion. CT scans were done to him. And it ruled out the possibilities of any blood clots. He was kept under observation overnight before he was considered to join the team.

Notably, Islamad United bought him for 70 lakh PKR. He had played 8 first-class matches, taking 25 wickets. He took 8 wickets in 6 T20 matches he played.

Islamabad United's 2026 psl performance

Islamabad United have quietly built strong momentum in PSL 2026, climbing to third in the points table with 5 points from four matches and an impressive net run rate of +1.055. Their campaign turned around brilliantly after an opening defeat and a washout, thanks to back-to-back wins over Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindiz.

Teen sensation Sameer Minhas has been the standout with 180 runs in three innings, while captain Shadab Khan continues to lead from the front with impactful all-round displays. Salman Irshad and Richard Gleeson have added bite with the ball, making United look like genuine contenders as the Karachi leg begins