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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.

Why not wear a helmet similar to Petta Checks,might do bit of good.May be one thats a bit thinner on top and thicker behind the ear. This is where he was hit causing a artery to burst.WCCC showing great sympathy as he played for them in 2012 RIP and condolences to his family and the bowler needs some support now.Get rid of the bouncer? maybe.

I think that they said on this morning's news that he wasn't wearing the latest type of headgear which has more protection in the area where he was hit.

A very sad day for cricket and my sincere condolences to his family and many friends.