Big accident before the Perth test. (Photo-X)
Team India is currently in Perth, Australia. The first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth and will begin on November 22. For this match, the Indian team players will train only at the Optus Stadium. Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for this series. But before the opening match of the series, a major accident occurred in Perth. In fact, a referee was seriously injured after being hit by a ball in a live match. This injury was so serious that the referee even had to be admitted to the hospital.
Big accident before the Perth test
This dangerous accident occurred during a third-class cricket match in Perth. In reality, umpire Tony Dinobrecca suffered a serious facial injury from a straight ball. The batsman had hit a hard straight shot that hit umpire Tony Dinobrecca directly in the face. Immediately after the incident, Dinobrecca was treated on the field and the fight had to be briefly stopped. After this he was taken to the hospital. The good thing was that Denóbrega did not break any bones, although he was kept under the doctors’ observation.
The WASTCA Referees Association gave this update
The Western Australian Suburban Lawn Cricket Umpires’ Association gave an update in a social media post: “Tony, who spent the night in hospital, was lucky not to have any broken bones, although doctors are keeping him under observation.” and they have not ruled out the possibility.” of surgery. You can go. We wish Tony all the best for a speedy recovery from this terrible incident and hope he recovers soon. The referee team is with you, friend. Tony, relax.
Let us tell you that Tony Dinobrecca was refereeing a third grade match at Charles Veryard Reserve in North Perth, when this incident occurred. Let us tell you that Tony Dinobrecca is not the only umpire who has been seriously injured while officiating in a match, even before such incidents have been seen on the cricket field. Questions have often been raised about the safety of referees. Because of which, nowadays some referees also carry a shield in their hands, to protect themselves.
