BBL Horror: Thunder Duo Ruled Out After Gruesome Collision

The Sydney Thunder's BBL campaign has suffered a major blow with Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams ruled out for the rest of the tournament. A sickening on-field collision during Friday's game against the Perth Scorchers left both players hospitalized. Bancroft sustained a broken nose and shoulder, while Sams faces concussion protocols, sidelining him for at least 12 days. The incident occurred when chasing a lofted shot, Bancroft and Sams collided head-on at full speed. Sams was stretchered off unconscious, while Bancroft walked off with a bloodied nose. The seriousness of the collision halted play for 20 minutes, with a somber mood settling over the ground. Despite the incident, the Thunder rallied behind their fallen teammates, securing a dramatic last-ball victory. However, their celebrations were dampened by the significant losses. Ollie Davies and Hugh Weibgen were brought in as concussion substitutes as the team grapples with this setback. Stay ahead with the latest updates on Playinexch! Get Expert Cricket Analysis. Don’t miss out on the action with Playexchange cricket and Weekly Tournaments.