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BBL 2024-25: Bancroft, Sams Suffer Concussions After Nasty On-field Collision
Big Bash League: A dramatic collision between Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams brought a halt to the Big Bash League (BBL) match between the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder at Optus Stadium. The incident occurred during the 16th over of the Scorchers' innings, leaving both players concussed and requiring immediate medical attention.
The moment unfolded when Cooper Connolly struck a lofted shot off Lockie Ferguson toward the leg side. Sams sprinted in from the infield with his eyes fixed on the ball, while Bancroft charged in at full speed from the outfield. The two collided head-on in a harrowing moment, both players collapsing to the ground.
"Sydney Thunder's Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams have been substituted out of tonight's KFC BBL|14 match against Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium. Both players are conscious and talking, demonstrating symptoms of concussion and have possible fractures. Both have been transported to the hospital for assessment. Ollie Davies and Hugh Weigben have been substituted into the Thunder team," Thunders posted on X.
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