Imam-ul-Haq forced to retire hurt after ball hits face in freak injury vs New Zealand; carried off field in golf cart

A brutal incident took place in the third ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan at Mount Maunganui, as Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq was forced to retire hurt and be rushed to a hospital after being struck beneath his helmet by the ball. Pakistans Imam-ul-Haq leaves the field injured during the third one day international (ODI) cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui(AFP) In a freak incident during Pakistan’s run-chase, Imam ran through for a quick single. However, a throw from Kiwi fielder bizarrely struck him below the helmet grill, lodging and getting stuck under it.