KKR star and Rohit Sharma’s team-mate stretchered off after serious injury at Vijay Hazare Trophy | Cricket News

Mumbai batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was taken to hospital in Jaipur after suffering a serious head injury during the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Uttarakhand on Friday, triggering concern among players and fans alike. The 21-year-old was hurt while fielding at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium and had to be stretchered off the ground immediately. According to media reports, Raghuvanshi, who represents Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, was shifted to a nearby medical facility for further checks. Images and videos of him being carried off the field quickly circulated on social media, highlighting the severity of the incident and prompting widespread worry. Earlier in the match, Raghuvanshi contributed 11 runs from 20 balls as Mumbai piled up a formidable 331 for seven. The total was built on a series of solid and impactful performances across the batting order. Rohit Sharma, coming off a commanding 155 not out in Mumbai’s opening game of the tournament, was dismissed for a duck on this occasion. However, Mumbai recovered well through half-centuries from Musheer Khan and Sarfaraz Khan. Musheer scored 55 off 56 balls, striking seven fours, while Sarfaraz added 55 from 49 deliveries, which included six boundaries and a six. Wicketkeeper-batter Hardik Tamore provided the late surge, remaining unbeaten on 93 from 82 balls with seven fours and two sixes. Skipper Shardul Thakur chipped in with 29, while Shams Mulani made a valuable 48, as Mumbai accelerated from 230 for six to reach 331 for seven at the end of 50 overs. For Uttarakhand, Devendra Bora was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of three for 74. Mumbai had begun their Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing Sikkim by eight wickets. That match was headlined by Rohit’s blistering century, as Mumbai chased down a target of 237 in just 30.3 overs. The opening fixture was played in front of a near-capacity crowd of around 20,000 on Christmas Eve, with fans witnessing a trademark ‘Hitman’ onslaught that featured 18 fours and nine sixes, setting the tone for Mumbai’s campaign.