27-11-2014, 14:53
Yep, and it's part of Abbott's game - he often delivers ones that pitches up higher - he's been doing it for years and both players knew each others game well.
Imagine the odds of him throwing that ball, at that speed, with that spin, landing on that piece of grass and pitching up in that exact angle, and the bowler positioning himself in that exact way that it misses the protective piece of equipment covering 95% of his body from his shoulders upwards.
Condolences out to all envolved - bit of a tradgedy within the sport.
Imagine the odds of him throwing that ball, at that speed, with that spin, landing on that piece of grass and pitching up in that exact angle, and the bowler positioning himself in that exact way that it misses the protective piece of equipment covering 95% of his body from his shoulders upwards.
Condolences out to all envolved - bit of a tradgedy within the sport.