Mumbai Cricketer Musheer Khan Injured in Road Accident

The promising Mumbai cricketer Musheer Khan has sustained injuries following a road accident while traveling to Lucknow from Azamgarh. Musheer, known for his impressive performances on the domestic cricket scene, was on his way to participate in the Irani Cup, scheduled to start on October 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Musheer was traveling with his father and two others in an SUV, which reportedly collided with a median and overturned. According to an official statement from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday, Musheer suffered a fracture in the neck region but is “out of danger,” “stable,” “conscious,” and “well-oriented.” He is currently under observation in a hospital in Lucknow.

The accident has ruled out Musheer from the Irani Cup and likely the initial rounds of this season’s Ranji Trophy. He is expected to miss up to four months of action as he recovers from his injuries. Musheer was initially set to rejoin the Mumbai team in Lucknow, but the accident has delayed his plans.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and MCA medical teams are closely monitoring his situation. “Once Musheer is deemed medically fit for travel, he will be flown to Mumbai for further evaluation and additional medical treatment,” the MCA stated in their press release. The timeline for his recovery will be clarified following these assessments.

Musheer’s father, Naushad Khan, and the other passengers suffered minor injuries. Musheer, seated at the back of the vehicle, was more severely affected and experienced a concussion. The reasons for Musheer traveling separately from the team are tied to Naushad’s request to allow his son to train in Azamgarh, which was granted by the MCA in consultation with the Mumbai team coaching management.

Musheer’s recent achievements in domestic cricket have marked him as a significant talent. Earlier this year, he scored a century on his Duleep Trophy debut and was a key player during Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy campaign. His contribution included a double-hundred in a quarter-final match, a half-century in the semi-final, and a century in the final against Vidarbha, helping Mumbai clinch their 42nd Ranji title.

In light of Musheer’s injury, the MCA has not yet announced a replacement for the upcoming matches. His older brother, Sarfaraz Khan, a Test player, has been released from the India squad in Kanpur to participate in the Irani Cup, contingent on his exclusion from the playing XI against Bangladesh.