Mark Boucher

[HowardKennitby]

Just hearing a news flash on radio. Boucher retires from international cricket following his eye injury. Bad result from a freak accident.

[Nibble]

Nasty injury - shame just before the start of the test series, but for his ongoing health it's probably for the best, but still a hard choice...

[sunny-dave]

Very sad way to end an outstanding international career.

[kayakamina]

What a shame a great career had to end in this way.

One of the outstanding wicketkeepers, and I doubt his record number of dismissals will ever be beaten.

[daftgrandad]

As a wicketkeeper in my younger days,I feel so sorry,that a cricketer such as
Mark Boucher,should have to finish his career,to a freak injury.
The chances against being hit by a bail,whilst "over the top" must be very slim.
I wish him a quick and speedy recovery from a terrible injury.

[HowardKennitby]

DG

I know nothing about that aspect of cricket so don't know how fast a bail can come off, how much they weigh etc. I did think that they do not have any sharp edges or points. This must have been that 'one in a million' chance.

[kayakamina]

I wonder if a helmet would have stopped such a freak episode?

I suppose the bail could heave gone through the grill.