WATCH | KL Rahul rushes to help as Agha Salman bleeds non-stop after getting hit by Jadeja

Asia Cup 2023: India and Pakistan are currently locking horns against each other in their Asia Cup Super Fours match in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. India scored a mammoth 356/2 in 50 overs thanks to brilliant performances from Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul. Pakistan are currently attempting to chase down the target but are unlikely to do so since they have already lost 7 wickets. 

3 things you need to know

• India posted a mammoth total in their Asia Cup Super Fours match against Pakistan
• KL Rahul and Virat Kohli scored brilliant centuries to help India win the match
• Salman Agha suffered a serious injury while batting during Pakistan's innings

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Salman Agha suffers grievous injury

During the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash between Pakistan and India at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium, Pakistan's batsman Agha Salman narrowly avoided a career-threatening injury. The critical moment occurred in the 21st over when Salman attempted a sweep shot against off-spinner Ravindra Jadeja. In a risky move, Salman was not wearing a helmet, and unfortunately, the ball struck the top edge of his bat, making direct contact with his face just below his right eye.

In photos and videos doing rounds on social media, Salman could be seen bleeding with Indian wicket-keeper KL Rahul providing him some assistance. The incident immediately drew the attention of the nearby fielders, who rushed to check on Salman's condition. The Pakistan team's physiotherapist and doctor quickly reached the scene to provide medical assistance.

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Thankfully, after a thorough assessment by the doctor and physiotherapist, Salman was deemed fit to continue. They also conducted a concussion test to ensure his well-being. At that point in the match, Pakistan were struggling at 83 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Since then, Pakistan has lost another wicket in the form of Salman, who has been dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav for 23 off 32 balls. 

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