West Indies' limited-overs specialist Fabian Allen fell victim to a harrowing incident of a gunpoint mugging in Johannesburg on Monday. The Jamaican all-rounder, currently plying his trade for the Paarl Royals in SA20, was reportedly targeted outside the team hotel, leaving him shaken. However, reports have emerged he is doing okay.
According to Cricbuzz, the assailants held a gun and encountered Allen near the Sandton Sun Hotel, thereby taking his phone and other personal belongings, which also included a bag. A spokesperson of SA20 league has redirected the inquiries to a police official, who at that time did not have any immediate information. Moreover, the player himself could not be reached out to for a comment either.
"Our head coach Andre Coley, also hailing from Jamaica, reached out to Fabian. Contact was successfully established through Obed McCoy (another West Indies international). He is fine. CSA (Cricket South Africa) and his team, Paarl Royals, could share more details if there are any," a CWI official told Cricbuzz.
Fabian Allen's performance in SA20 2024:
Meanwhile, the 28-year-old hasn't been impressive in the ongoing edition of SA20, having played 8 matches. In 8 matches, the right-hander has managed only 38 runs but striking at 140.74. As far as his performance with the ball goes, the West Indian has picked up only a couple of scalps.
Nevertheless, Paarl Royals are well on track to play the final and will lock horns in the Eliminator against the Johannesburg Super Kings on Wednesday.
