“Sydney Thunder players Daniel Sams and Cameron Bancroft will both be released from hospital this afternoon, following injuries sustained in last night’s exciting victory over the Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium,” the club wrote.

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.

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,

There's been a horrendous collision and it's uh Cam Bancroft and Daniel Sams, and there'll be concern here and some time out of the game. Both players fully committed to the ball. Eyes on it, didn't see each other coming. This is what you don't want to see. And uh Medical staff out there.

Australian international Cameron Bancroft suffered a broken shoulder and nose in a nasty collision with team-mate Daniel Sams during a Big Bash League match, Sydney Thunder said Saturday.

Cameron Bancroft's Sydney Thunder BBL season is over with a broken shoulder and nose, while Daniel Sams will miss at least four games following their collision.