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Australian cricketer Jason Behrendorff ‘s hopes for the upcoming T20 World Cup suffered a major setback. He sustained a broken leg in a bizarre training mishap. This ruled him out of the IPL and sidelining him for approximately eight weeks.
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Australian cricketer Jason Behrendorff’s promising career trajectory took a devastating hit. A routine net session turned into a nightmare. The incident occurred at the iconic WACA ground. Behrendorff was preparing for the upcoming IPL season with the Mumbai Indians.
How did Behrendorff injured himself?
As the tall pacer settled into his stance, eyes focused, and bat in hand, little did he know that a cruel twist of fate awaited him. With the bowler running in, Behrendorff’s instincts kicked in, and he prepared to face the delivery. However, what followed was beyond his control—a delivery that was intended for the stumps veered off its trajectory, missing the intended target and hitting Behrendorff above the left ankle with brutal force.
The impact was immediate and immense . Behrendorff grimaced in pain, clutching his leg as he crumpled to the ground. The sound of the ball striking his leg echoed across the empty nets, a stark contrast to the usual buzz and banter of a training session. The gravity of the situation was evident as teammates and support staff rushed to his aid, their concern palpable.
As Behrendorff lay on the ground, the severity of the injury became apparent—a fractured left fibula. Despite the excruciating pain, he remained composed, knowing that his hopes of representing Australia in the T20 World Cup were now in jeopardy. The initial shock gave way to a wave of disappointment and frustration, as Behrendorff realized the magnitude of the setback.
The nature of the injury added to the disbelief. A millimeter here or there, and the line of the ball would have been different. A cruel twist of fate had altered Behrendorff’s immediate future, leaving him to grapple with the harsh reality of a prolonged spell on the sidelines.
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