Reece Topley’s unhealthy luck with accidents continued when he dislocated his shoulder enjoying for Royal Challengers Bangalore within the Indian Premier League.
The England seamer – a teammate of Glenn Maxwell at RCB – has had a determined time with accidents throughout his profession.
He suffered a number of critical again issues and missed final yr’s England T20 World Cup triumph after tripping on a boundary sponge and damaging ankle ligaments.
An additional setback in Bangladesh final month delayed his England comeback however he made a robust begin to his time with RCB on Sunday when he bowled Australia all-rounder Cameron Green together with his ninth supply.
That was nearly as good because it obtained for the left-armer, who hit the turf whereas fielding and required therapy earlier than being helped from the pitch.
Speaking after the match on RCB’s YouTube channel, head coach Mike Hesson stated: “Unfortunately his knee dug into the ground and he landed on his shoulder and dislocated it.
“It was fortunate sufficient that the docs have been in a position to pop it again in. He is off to have a scan in the mean time. We hope that the preliminary reviews come again properly and Reece can be part of us. If not, then we must see what occurs, however hopefully he’s alright.”
The 29-year-old was pictured travelling to Kolkata with the rest of the squad on Monday, with his arm in a sling.
Topley’s injury is another blow for RCB, who have already lost Aussie paceman Josh Hazlewood for the opening matches of the IPL.
He is still recovering from Achilles tendonitis that forced him to leave the Test series in India early.
On Friday, New Zealand’s white-ball skipper Kane Williamson was ruled out of the rest of the IPL.
Williamson injured his proper knee in Gujarat Titans’ opening match whereas fielding close to the boundary when he leapt to cease a six.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
