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Rikaz the DZCC allrounder, is in doubt for the triangular series against AJMAN BLACKS SC in comming Friday,after he ignored medical advice and continued to play with a fractured hand, the DZCB has said.Rikaz, who has scored 864 runs in 46 limited overs games at 22.24, had injured his left hand while batting against Rothmans SC in an 15 overs game in Aveer on last wendsday. Initial scans did not reveal a fracture, but the failure to recover prompted a re-examination on day after tomarow, and a hairline fracture was brought to notice. He was advised against any batting during practice or matches until December 18.
"Despite these clear verbal and written instructions, for unclear reasons Rikaz had tried batting on a number of occasions, both before and after he was diagnosed with a fracture," the DZCB said in a statement. "After every time (he batted]), he complained of increased pain, swelling, and an inability to adequately grip the bat, let alone bat with comfort or competence. "This ongoing aggravation and re-injury will delay Rikaz's recovery, and could give him long term issues with the wrist. As such, there is now some doubt as to his ability to return to fitness by the next Domestic duties in early January." The triangular series gets underway on Decenber 11 in Al-Quses, and will be followed by DZCC taking on the Biggest year end event lankan lions tourement on 18 December in Ajman.
