PSL 2026: Star Islamabad United player rushed to hospital after brutal head injury

Islamabad United faced a scary moment when star player Mir Hamza Sajjad was rushed to the hospital after a serious head injury during a training session. The incident happened just before an important Pakistan Super League match, raising concerns among the team and fans.

Reports say Sajjad was hit on the head by a strong shot during net practice. He fell to the ground, and the session was stopped immediately. Team staff and medical personnel quickly came to help him and took him to the hospital for further checks.

Early updates suggest that he is stable and conscious, which is a positive sign. However, doctors are still monitoring him closely and conducting tests to ensure there are no serious complications. The incident has reminded everyone about the risks players face, even during practice.

Mir Hamza suffers serious blow during high-intensity PSL 2026 clash

Mir Hamza Sajjad suffered a serious head injury during a high-intensity PSL 2026 training session. The incident took place when Mark Chapman, his Islamabad United teammate, played a strong shot. Sajjad did not see the ball, and it hit him on the back of the head, causing him to fall to the ground.

Medical staff quickly came onto the field and gave him first aid. He was then taken to Aga Khan Hospital for further checks. According to early reports, he is conscious and stable, and doctors are closely monitoring his condition. A CT scan will also be done as a safety measure.

Islamabad United shared an official statement, saying, “During a training session earlier today, Islamabad United’s Mir Hamza Sajjad sustained a blow to the head. The team immediately stopped the session, and the medical staff attended to him. He has been taken to Aga Khan Hospital for further evaluation. Mir Hamza Sajjad is conscious and stable, and a CT scan will be conducted as a precaution. The team is praying for his speedy recovery.”

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Islamabad United win their last match against Rawalpindi Pindiz

Islamabad United won their last match against Rawalpindi Pindiz by 7 wickets in a comfortable chase. Batting first, Rawalpindi had a poor start, losing two early wickets in the powerplay and managing only 35/2 in the first six overs. A steady partnership between Kamran Ghulam and Daryl Mitchell helped rebuild the innings, with Kamran scoring a solid 50 off 37 balls.

Despite the recovery, Rawalpindi kept losing wickets at regular intervals, which stopped them from building strong momentum. At one stage, they were 96/5 and under pressure. A late effort helped them finish at 156/7 in 20 overs.

In response, Islamabad United came out strong. Sameer Minhas led the chase with an excellent 70 off 36 balls, while Devon Conway supported him well. The team reached 62/1 in the powerplay and completed the chase easily, finishing at 157/3 in just 14.2 overs.