T20 World Cup: Shan Masood hospitalised ahead of crucial Pak-India clash 

Melbourne: Pakistan’s opener Shan Masood has been taken to hospital on Friday after being hit on the head during a practice session at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) ahead of a crucial Pakistan-India encounter. 

As per details, Shan was struck on the head as Nawaz played a shot during the training session. The 33-year-old remained on the ground for a brief time and was then taken out from the net area. 

In the meantime, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) medical team has not announced any update about the opener’s injury as more updates on his condition will be shared after a complete medical test. 

Pakistan and India will face each other at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 23 (Sunday).

Shan Masood was called up to T20I squad for the first time for World Cup and notably had a phenomenal run in the home series against England.