Sydney Thunder captain Jason Sangha is about to overlook the remainder of the BBL after breaking his collarbone, probably becoming a member of Joe Burns on the sidelines after the Melbourne Stars batter tore a hamstring.
Sangha sustained his damage diving cease a boundary late in Sunday’s tight loss to the Melbourne Renegades and appeared in excessive discomfort as he left the pitch with the help of a coach.
The 23-year-old performed no additional half at Marvel Stadium, changed within the discipline by Toby Gray.
Sangha will not know his precise return-to-play timeline till consulting with a specialist on Tuesday however mentioned he was not holding out hope of enjoying BBL once more this summer season, given collarbone fractures often take at the very least six weeks to heal.
“It’s been pretty grim, to be honest, but I guess it is what it is,” Sangha instructed AAP of his damage.
“If there’s any chance of me being able to get back on the park, then obviously we need to make sure that’s my first priority.
“But on the similar time I need to ensure if I’m coming again, I’m coming again wholesome and able to play.”
Sangha has flown back to Sydney to begin his recovery, leaving Chris Green to assume the captaincy, but hopes to reunite with the Thunder shortly.
“Ideally I nonetheless need to be across the group and journey with them as a lot as I can,” he mentioned.
“If there are alternatives for me to impart some form of knowledge, or assist the coaches out in some form of approach or simply ensure the blokes are going okay, ideally I need to be concerned.”
Sangha will watch on as the Thunder face the Adelaide Strikers on Tuesday, when they’ll have a chance to avenge Friday’s record-breaking loss. The Strikers bowled the Thunder out for 15 runs, the lowest total in BBL history.
The Thunder have not yet confirmed whether they will go to market to replace Sangha.
Burns will miss the remainder of the BBL with the hamstring tear he suffered in the tournament opener against the Thunder last Tuesday.
After testing positive for COVID-19 that day – and being allowed to play under the latest pandemic protocols – Burns was injured running between wickets. He attempted to play through the pain but eventually retired hurt.
Scans confirmed a hamstring tear and while Burns will not require surgery, he has travelled to Brisbane to rehabilitate.
The Stars have already signed James Seymour as his substitute.
