Former Sri Lankan captain Lahiru Thirimanne was hospitalized following a severe car accident in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, on Thursday. The collision involved his car in a head-on collision, resulting in him being transported to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. While the exact extent of his injuries remains undisclosed, he is reported to be in stable condition. It was reported that Thirimanne had at least one other passenger in the car, who is also undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Former Sri Lanka Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne’s vehicle was involved in a road accident in the Thirappane area of Anuradhapura early this morning (Mar 14). Fortunately, he sustained only minor injuries and is safe. pic.twitter.com/iBzlfvS3vi
— wajith.sm (@sm_wajith) March 14, 2024
Cricketers Who Have Suffered Car Crashes In The Past
While a car accident is quite rare among sportspersons, there have been some occasions in which a few players experienced the incident.
Rishabh Pant
The most recent incident involved Team India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant who survived a horrific car crash on December 30th 2022. After almost a 14-month recovery period, Pant will now feature for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season.
Andrew Symonds
In what was a shocking accident for the cricketing world, former Aussie player Andrew Symonds suffered a car crash which resulted in his demise on 15th May 2022. The accident took place at Hervey Range, about 50km from Townsville.
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