Cricket Viral Video: In the third Test match of the 2002 Ashes series, played at Headingley, England was batting in the second innings and trying to save the game. Alex Tudor, a lower-order batsman, was at the crease facing Brett Lee, who was bowling with great pace and hostility. Known for his pace and deadly skills, Brett Lee once again showed why batsmen feared him. The legendary bowler threw a bouncer at Alex, the ball hit him right on skull, injuring him so much that he never got to play later.
Brett Lee’s ferocious bouncer
On the fourth day of the Test match, in the 47th over of England’s innings, Lee bowled a ferocious bouncer to Tudor. The ball was quick, climbing steeply and homing in on Tudor’s head. Tudor was taken by surprise, and he tried to evade the ball, but it hit him on the helmet, dislodging it from his head and sending it flying towards the slips.
The delivery was clocked at a speed of 96 miles per hour (154 km/h), and it left Tudor shaken and stirred. He was visibly rattled and took some time to regain his composure. The incident also created a tense atmosphere on the field, with the umpires checking on Tudor’s condition and the Australian fielders giving him some words of advice. He left the field retired hurt and could never play again.
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Lee’s bouncer to Tudor was widely regarded as one of the most fearsome deliveries of the modern era. It showcased Lee’s sheer pace, aggression and ability to intimidate batsmen. The incident also sparked a debate about the safety of cricket equipment, with many calling for better protection for batsmen against fast bowlers.
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