Divyansh Saxena evaded a serious head injury during India vs Bangladesh ICC U19 World Cup 2020 final after a throw from Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib nearly hit him in the second over of India’s innings at Potchefstroom, South Africa. Both players stared at each other and even exchanged words following the incident and umpires were forced to intervene to avoid further altercation. Defending champions India are chasing a record fifth title at the ICC U29 World Cup while Bangladesh are making their maiden appearance at any major ICC tournament final. Both sides have played aggressive cricket throughout the tournament but the Sakib-Saxena incident was a shock as netizens lambasted the Bangladesh player for his action. India vs Bangladesh Live Score ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Final.

The incident occurred in the second over of India’s innings bowled by Sakib after Bangladesh captain Akbar Ali had invited India to bat first. Bangladesh had started well with a maiden opening over and Sakib followed it with two good deliveries. The third was a length delivery and Saxena put out a front foot defence, which took him out of these. Sakib collected the ball on his follow-through and immediately threw it back at the wicket but it almost hit the Indian opening-batsman on the head before Saxena dodged the throw. Dhruv Jurel, Atharva Ankolekar Involved in Terrible Run-Out During India vs Bangladesh Final Clash in ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 (Watch Video).

Sakib Almost Hits Divaynsh Saxena on Head

Shocked Saxena turned back expecting an apology from the bowler but instead was treated to a series of verbal abuses. He immediately pointed to the umpires, who had to intervene and calm Sakib down with the young pacer getting overly aggressive. Both players were later involved in another altercation as Sakib and his opening bowling partner Shoriful Islam continued to be aggressive.

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Saxena, who hit an unbeaten half-century against Pakistan, however, failed to perform and was dismissed for a 17-ball 2 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal, however, continued his rich form and hit another 88 to help India post 177 on board. In reply, Bangladesh are currently reeling at 126/6 at the time of writing this story with spinner Ravi Bishnoi taking four of those six wickets.

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