Australian batsman Travis Head was concerned in a terrifying second simply minutes after citing his century after a beamer from Mark Wooden hit him on the chin and floored him.
For the reason that tragic passing of Phil Hughes in 2014, cricket followers shudder at any time when a batter drops to the deck after being struck on the sector.
On Thursday afternoon, within the 82nd over of Australia’s first innings on the Gabba, Wooden delivered a 136kmph full toss, and Head had no time to react because the ball struck him on the glove earlier than ricocheting into his chin.
His teammates had an anxious look whereas the group shuddered after the wayward supply knocked over the No. 5 batter.
A fast Beamer from Mark Wooden hit Travis Head on his physique and he’s down.#Ashes #Ashes2021 #TravisHead pic.twitter.com/62eBp6LFrh
— Sravan (@Sravan_457) December 9, 2021
Wooden instantly supplied an apology as medics rushed to the bottom. “Little bit of a reminder of Phil Hughes there. I do know they had been nice mates.” – stated Brett Lee on commentary.
We’re glad Marnus Labuschagne discovered this humorous 🥴🤨
“I’m unsure why he’s obtained a smile there? The 2 both aspect are fairly frightened…”
Travis Head was cleaned up by a Mark Wooden beamer, one thing his teammate discovered hilarious 🙃#AshesDaily | #Ashes pic.twitter.com/LEon4bmYSF
— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) December 9, 2021
Head reached his century from 85 deliveries with a pushed boundary off Chris Waokes, ending any uncertainty over his choice with the third-fastest Ashes century — an innings containing 12 fours and two sixes.
He recovered to complete unbeaten on 112 at stumps.
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