‘Oh no!’ Batsman’s big six smashes windscreen of his own car
Club chairman agrees to pay for repairs as big hitter scores a lot of runs
22 June 2021 - 15:03
Bengaluru — Hitting the ball out of the park for a six is the dream of every batsman, but British amateur cricketer Asif Ali’s huge heave backfired last weekend when the ball shattered the rear windscreen of his own car.
Playing for Illingworth St Mary’s Cricket Club against Sowerby St Peter’s in Sunday League action in West Yorkshire, Ali lofted the ball for a huge six. His joy turned into horror as he watched the ball crash into the windshield and he dropped to his knees with his head in his hands...
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