Hilton Cartwright gives Phillips Hughes flashback after being stretched off field in BBL
Melbourne Stars batsman Hilton Cartwright faced a serious career-threatening injury during the ongoing The Big Bash League (BBL 2024-25) match against Perth Scorchers. The match between the two teams takes place at the Perth Stadium in Perth.
In what will be a huge blow for the Melbourne Stars, Hilton Cartwright faced a massive injury in the first match of the Big Bash League. It happened during the second innings of the match when the batsman tried to save the boundary and got injured.
Hilton Cartwright injured his left shoulder and neck while trying to save the boundary
On the third ball of the 13th over, Adam Milne bowled a full toss to Cooper Connolly as he edged his way into the gap. Hilton Cartwright sprinted to his left from sweeper cover and lunged to try and pull the ball back. He, however, pushed the ball into the cushions and immediately went down.
Cartwright injured his left shoulder when he landed badly on his left shoulder and also did some damage to his neck area. Immediately the physios rushed out to attend to the batsman and also the stretcher came out to take him off the field.
Hilton Cartwright was also forced to wear a neck brace. It used to be taken off in a mobile cart. Thanks to his fortune, he was conscious and talking even though he was lying with his eyes closed. Little by little they brought him and transferred him to the hospital.
Hilton Cartwright is dealing with a life-threatening injury and is being carried off the field on a mobile cart
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Hilton taken to hospital for neck scan – Melbourne Stars
Following his injury, Melbourne Stars provided an official update on the batsman and stated that he was taken to hospital for scans on his neck. The franchise also added that they will provide an update on the batsman soon.
The franchise’s statement read: “Hilton has been taken to the hospital for a neck scan. We will provide everyone with an update when we have more information.”
Hilton has been taken to hospital for scans on his neck. We will provide everyone with an update when we have more information. pic.twitter.com/zzrsrZJxD0
— Melbourne Stars (@StarsBBL) December 15, 2024
Hilton Cartwright did not have a great outing with the bat as he managed just 18 runs with the bat. She came to beat at 5 and looked creepy. Cartwright faced 17 balls during his time at the crease and hit just one four in his innings.
With the kind of knock he endured, it seems to have been a curtain call for him in this edition of the Big Bash League. Melbourne Stars would be hoping that he regains his fitness and returns to the team in the second half of the ongoing tournament.
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