Batter Survives Head Injury, Then Helmet Nearly Shatters Stumps In CPL. Watch | Cricket News

In a loopy chain of occasions, West Indies batter Johnson Charles nearly noticed his helmet smash the stumps after being hit on the face by his personal shot. The incident passed off within the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2023 season. Looking to scoop the ball above his head, Charles ended up hitting his chin via his personal shot. As a end result, the helmet fell off his head and nearly hit the stumps. However, the batter confirmed nice consciousness and put his foot in between the ball and helmet to alter the latter’s route.

It all occurred in the course of the CPL match between St. Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders. Charles, who performs for St. Lucia, might’ve severely harm himself after the ball hit him on the chin as a substitute of going over his head. While a critical damage was averted, Charles was almost dismissed hit-wicket after his helmet narrowly missed the stumps.

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Johnson Charles nearly dismissed by his personal helmet! @BetBarteronline magic second!#CPL23 #SLKvTKR #BetBarter pic.twitter.com/Ts6YxZY1m0

— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 26, 2023

It occurred within the twelfth over of the innings when Dwayne Bravo bowled a full toss. The umpires did a short medical test on Charles earlier than permitting him to proceed.

Charles went on to attain a 31-ball 37 within the match, serving to St. Lucia Kings put up a goal of 167 runs for Trinbago Knight Riders to chase in 20 overs. Chasing the goal, the Knight Riders have been bowled out for simply 113 runs inside 15 overs.

St. Lucia skipper Faf du Plessis was fairly pleased with the end result. He mentioned on the post-match presentation ceremony: “Happy with the result. Obviously sad I’m leaving. We felt we should’ve got more in the first innings. We were just saying to hold the nerve. They have guys who hit sixes. The challenge with the elbow is I’ve played with cortisone injections for 2 years. Have reached a stage where it’s not good for my body anymore. For me it’s always about pulling people along on the journey. Great to have guys like Chase, Charles and Raza on the field to turn to. Going to miss the SLK.”