West Indian pacer Oshane Thomas was involved in a serious motor accident in Jamaica, but escaped any injuries. According to a statement by the West Indies Players’ Association, Thomas’ two-wheeler collided, following which he was taken to hospital.
“The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) extends best wishes to West Indies and Jamaica fast-bowler Oshane Thomas who was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday, February 16 in Jamaica,” an official statement said.
“Thomas was reportedly involved in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 2000 near Old Harbour in St. Catherine and was taken to hospital. WIPA’s executive and staff would like to extend our sympathies to Oshane. We wish for him a speedy and full recovery.”
The pacer has moved to his residence from the hospital and is set to be back to training as usual at the earliest, according to ‘Jamaica Observer’
The fast bowler, who turned 23 last week, last turned out for the national team in an ODI game against Ireland last month. He has, however, been left out of the squad for the tour of Sri Lanka despite picking up 3 for 41 in the sole ODI that he played in the series.
The youngster staged a remarkable debut for West Indies in his debut series against India in 2018, where he picked up 6 scalps in four games. He had constantly troubled the Indian batters with his menacing line, lengths and variations and was touted as the next big thing in West Indian cricket.
However, inconsistencies and injuries soon followed, with Thomas picking up just nine wickets in the ICC World Cup in England last year. He went wicketless in four games, following which he was not in the fray for a regular spot in the playing XI.