Mickey Edwards Escapes A Massive Scare - Watch Video

Of late, the game of cricket is witnessing quite a few bizarre events on the field. A few of them are quite hard to take for the cricketers while few showed why the game of cricket is so tough to play. Be it the blow for Steve Smith on his neck by Jofra Archer or a blow on the head to Andre Russell, it has been tough few days in the game of cricket. Amidst this, another incident took place, in which, Australia’s Mickey Edwards escaped a massive scare.

New South Wales bowler Mickey Edwards was bowling when Queensland batter Sam Heazlett decided to attack. Heazlett came down the track and threw the kitchen sink at it, he connected it well as it went back straight and his the bowler on his follow-through.

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Mickey Edwards is fine – Cricket Australia

Nonetheless, in momentum from his run-up, Edwards nearly received his arms in entrance of his face as he deflected the ball away, stopping any severe accidents. In a video shared on cricket.com.au’s official Twitter deal with, he may be seen getting up after the supply and checking on his proper hand.

Coming to the match report, New South Wales posted a total of 305/5 in the Marsh Cup, which kicked off on Saturday. Jack Edwards, the 19-year-old opening batsman, top-scored for the team with 84. Moises Henriques and Nicholas Bertus also scored half-centuries.

Queensland chased down the target with two overs to spare. Opener Sam Heazlett and surprise Ashes star Marnus Labuschagne got Queensland off to a good start, stitching together a partnership of over 100 runs. Heazlett scored a 57-ball 70 and Labuschagne scored a brisk 67 before the fifties from Jack Wildermuth and Joe Burns saw them complete a comfortable chase.

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However, thankfully, the fast bowler escaped major injuries. He recovered quickly and finished his bowling spell for the team. Perhaps, this is the time to bring helmets to the bowlers as well.

Here is the video:

Thankfully, Mickey Edwards is OK after this scary moment at AB Field #MarshCup pic.twitter.com/lhuMm8lyjo

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 22, 2019