In the match against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Azam faced a fierce bouncer that led to a bizarre dismissal, leaving both fans and players concerned.
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Batting at the number five, Azam managed to score just five runs off seven deliveries.His lone boundary came off Shamar Springer, who responded with a sharp bouncer the very next ball.
Azam, attempting to pull the short ball towards the leg side, failed to connect. The ball struck him on the neck, causing him to collapse on the ground, much to the alarm of everyone on the field.
While going down, as Azam saw the ball going towards the stumps, he tried to hit the ball away but failed to do so as the ball and his bat hit the stumps simultaneously, leading to his dismissal.
Azam was then seen on his knees, holding his neck as the rival players and the physio rushed to check on his condition, providing immediate attention.
The unsettling nature of his dismissal left the Guyana Amazon Warriors at a precarious 77/4 in chase of 169.
Despite the setback, the Warriors managed to secure a last-ball victory, thanks to crucial cameos from Romario Shephard and Dwaine Pretorius.
However, Azam’s dismissal overshadowed the match, raising concerns about his fitness and form.
Azam Khan, who has struggled to find consistent success on the international stage, was part of Pakistan’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad but failed to make an impact.
