Big Bash League (BBL) team Melbourne Stars wicketkeeper Sam Harper was taken to hospital after suffering a head injury during a training session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday.

Harper was conscious after suffering a head injury and is in stable condition. He was taken to hospital in an ambulance where he would undergo scans overnight. Harper suffered the injury during a practice session in preparation for Friday’s match against the Sydney Sixers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Melbourne Stars said in the statement :-

“Sam Harper suffered a head injury while batting in training at the MCG this evening and was later taken to hospital,” the Melbourne Stars said in a statement.

“We ask that you respect their privacy at this time. The club will provide further updates upon receiving information.” Meanwhile, according to ‘ESPNcricinfo‘ news, Harper was attempting to play a ‘cross-bat’ shot when the ball hit his chin, causing a major cut.

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Melbourne Stars keeper-batter Sam Harper has been taken to the hospital after being struck in the head but is ‘stable’ according to the franchise.

Harper was batting in the nets at the MCG ahead of Stars’ fixture against Sydney Sixers when he was struck in the head. pic.twitter.com/3eKs63uLwc

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