The cricketing world was left in shock after Australian cricketer Matt Kelly was floored by a ball and left covered in blood during a match in England.
The incident occurred during a match between the Kent Spitfires and the Surrey Lions in the Vitality Blast T20 tournament. Kelly, who was playing for the Spitfires, was batting when he was struck in the face by a delivery from Surrey’s Tom Curran.
The impact of the ball was so severe that Kelly was immediately floored and left lying on the ground, with blood pouring from his face. The match was immediately stopped and Kelly was taken to hospital for treatment.
The incident was captured on camera and quickly went viral, with many cricket fans expressing their shock and concern for Kelly’s wellbeing.
The Australian cricketer was later released from hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. However, the incident has sparked a debate about the safety of cricket and whether more needs to be done to protect players from such injuries.
The incident has also highlighted the dangers of playing cricket, with many players and commentators calling for more protective equipment to be worn by batsmen.
The incident has also raised questions about the safety of cricket pitches, with some suggesting that the pitch at the Kent Spitfires’ ground was too hard and contributed to the severity of the injury.
Whatever the cause of the incident, it is clear that it has had a profound effect on the cricketing world and has highlighted the need for greater safety measures to be taken in the sport.
The incident has also been a reminder of the dangers of playing cricket and the importance of taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of players.
We wish Matt Kelly a speedy recovery and hope that he can make a full recovery and return to the cricket field soon.