India pacer Mohammed Shami has escaped with minor injuries after being involved in a road accident while travelling from Dehradun to New Delhi. Shami was returning to the capital from Dehradun in a car when it collided with a truck. The 27-year-old sustained minor injuries and got a few stitches on his head. He is currently recuperating in Dehradun and is out of danger.
Shami trained for two days at the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy, run by Bengal batsman and India ‘A’ player Abhimanyu Easwaran’s father in Dehradun to rejuvenate himself mentally and physically. He had claimed that he has been under “mental tourture” after his wife Hasin Jahan lodged a complaint of domestic violence and infidelity against him. Shami has denied all the allegations.
“Mohammed Shami is safe and sound. He was returning to Delhi from Dehradun after training when there was a minor collision with his car. He was taken to the hospital and got a few stitches on his head. He is perfectly fine and advised rest for a day. He is at a private place after being discharged yesterday [Saturday] only. He will return to Delhi tomorrow if health permits. There is no such injury which can hamper his participation in IPL,” Abhimanyu father RP Easwaran said.
Recently, Shami was given a Grade ‘B’ annual contract, which will make him richer by Rs 3 crore. He will also be free to play in the Indian Premier League for his franchise the Delhi Daredevils.
(With inputs from PTI)
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