Shoaib Malik leaves the ball in ‘critical condition’

Pakistan’s senior middle order batsman Shoaib Malik has announced about his health conditions in a side-splitting statement on social media, on Wednesday.

“Alhumdulilah I’m feeling great. The ball that hit me is in critical condition though,” Malik posted on social media. The former captain also thanked his well wishers for their support.

Alhumdulilah I’m feeling great, the ball that hit me is in critical condition tho

Thank u dosto for all the wishes, messages, and tweets. Please remember me in your Duas

— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) January 17, 2018

Shoaib Malik suffers delayed concussion after ball hits his head

Earlier, Malik suffered from symptoms of delayed concussion after he was struck by a ball on the back of his head while taking a run, during the first inning of the fourth One Day International (ODI) against New Zealand on Tuesday.

Though Malik continued to bat, the all-rounder was not available on the field for his side during the second inning of the match.

The incident occurred during the thirty second over, when Malik was hit by a throw from Colin Munro while taking a single. The ball hit Malik at the back of his unprotected head, as he was not wearing a helmet at that point.