Daniel Sams was taken off the pitch on a stretcher on Friday, after a nasty collision with teammate Cameron Bancroft during a Big Bash League game. The Sydney Thunder pair were in action against the Perth Scorchers when they chased the same ball,

Sydney Thunders Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams collided after attempting to take a catch during game against Perth Scorchers in Big Bash; Bancroft was escorted off with assistance from medical team while Sams went off on a stretcher;

Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams were involved in an on-field collision as they both attempted an outfield catch on the run, leading to a lengthy halt in play in the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder at Optus Stadium.

Australian cricketers Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft are “conscious and talking” in hospital after a sickening collision while fielding in the Big Bash League.

A nasty collision took place between Sydney Thunder players Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft during the side's Big Bash League match against Perth Scorchers.

Daniel Sams appeared to be knocked out and Thunder teammate Cam Bancroft was left with a bloodied nose in a clash of heads while fielding in the BBL.

Sydney Thunder players Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft had a scary collision while fielding during a Big Bash League game on Friday evening. The incident took place late in the Perth Scorchers' opening inning.