Australian all-rounder Ben Cutting’s misjudged attempt to grab a regulation catch in the Big Bash (BBL|08) on Thursday left him with a bloody face.
The incident happe🍰ned in the group stage fixture between the Melbourne Renegades and the Brisbane Heat, who Cutting plays for.
Defending a target of 145, the Heat were in the field when Renegades opeꦛ♊ner Marcus Harris top-edged a delivery from James Pattinson.
The ball went high into the sky as Cutting posit♎ioned himself to tak꧟e the catch.
Unfortunately for him, the ball ಌwent straight through has hands and smashed into his nose, leaving him blooded and on the field.
Here’s the video:
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To his credit, Cutting was up with a smile on his face, but he was still forc🍸ed to leave the field fꦗor treatment.
The all-rounder, however,♏ returned to the field after receiving five stitches and later passing the concussion test.
The aftermath… 🤕
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