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Title: Eye injury - had to give up the game
Post by: csnew on May 22, 2015, 02:24:56 AM: Whilst batting this week I got struck in the eye from a bouncer from a guy who chucked the ball. Had made a number of complaints to the umps but nothing was done.

The ball took a top edge and hit me flush in the eye. I've never worn a helmet and it was probably just a matter of time before something like this was going to happen: the irony is that I've tried batting with a helmet and various ones but always found I struggle seeing out of it.

Pretty much lost most vision in one of my eyes and been told that the likelihood is I'll never play again. Could have been a lot worse as I lost consciousness.

Pretty sorry story all round
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Post by: Chad on May 22, 2015, 02:43:48 AM: Oh man, I'm sorry to hear! :( I guess it's different for those of us who took up the game later, so were forced to wear lids, so it feels unnatural not to wear one while batting. Hope your eye heals up fine, and you can recover well from this injury!
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Post by: tim2000s on May 22, 2015, 06:39:30 AM: Sorry to hear that @csnew . It's very unfortunate and a good reminder to all about the benefits of a helmet. Having said that, I used to play against a team where one of the opening batsmen only had one functioning eye, having lost his sight in the other in a motorbike accident. He was still perfectly capable of scoring fifty, so as is always the case, never give in, never surrender. Your cricket career isn't necessarily over.
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Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on May 22, 2015, 06:54:30 AM: Sorry to hear that, that's terrible news. I actually top edged a shot last Saturday that hit me on the forehead. Luckily the peak of my cap took some impact and I'm just left with a bruise and lump. Fingers crossed for you
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Post by: Northern monkey on May 22, 2015, 07:47:11 AM: Ah really feel for you
I've also never worn a helmet, but I must admit,after tragic events this year, I've thought long and hard about it

As far as your vision is concerned, I'm sure it's early days yet,,,
Ive battled with my sight since I was 16, due to an eye disease which meant I was blind for a while,(I did actually play a couple of games!) so I can understand your fears.
Due to the nature of my condition, my eyes have changed as regards to actual vision, which has meant changes to my batting stance etc.
What I'm trying to say is, where there's a will,there's a way
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Post by: ProCricketer1982 on May 22, 2015, 08:20:53 AM: Sad news, very sorry to hear this fella.
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Post by: procricket on May 22, 2015, 08:25:09 AM: Agree very sad news indeed please keep us informed how you go mate
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Post by: shamelessshaun on May 22, 2015, 08:32:25 AM: Godspeed on your road to recovery.
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Post by: Seniorplayer on May 22, 2015, 09:41:49 AM: Sorry to read this but I think the keywords are the likelihood is that you will never play again which reads that you don't yet know also hope you are okay.
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Post by: rich041187 on May 22, 2015, 09:52:20 AM: Keep persevering mate....remember, even with one eye you've got more chance of getting in the England team than KP!!! :D
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Post by: Nmcgee on May 22, 2015, 10:05:05 AM: Terrible news mate. Awful to hear this happen to someone enjoying the game we love.
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Post by: addidasf55 on May 22, 2015, 10:23:24 AM: That's so sad to hear man :(
Keep fighting, see how it goes
Meanwhile, here's some inspiration
http://m.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/32222.html (http://m.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/32222.html)
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Post by: tushar sehgal on May 22, 2015, 11:46:44 AM: Sad news mate, hope you make a speedy recovery
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Post by: thecord on May 22, 2015, 12:04:31 PM: Horrible news, hope you prove the doctors wrong
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Post by: Alvaro on May 22, 2015, 03:46:23 PM: Quote from: thecord on May 22, 2015, 12:04:31 PM
Horrible news, hope you prove the doctors wrong

Ditto
Title: Re: Eye injury - had to give up the game
Post by: ManHOOS on May 22, 2015, 04:45:28 PM: Wish u a speedy recovery :(

lids are must as these days due to T20 u never know top edge might hurt you, bats with massive edges etc etc.
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Post by: jwebber86 on May 22, 2015, 04:53:43 PM: sad news. really hope you are able to play again. good luck with your recovery
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Post by: KarlPennington on May 22, 2015, 05:08:27 PM: This is sad to hear. With it only happening this week, it seems pretty early to make a long term assessment of your eye. I hope it recovers well or I hope that you can find a way to continue playing the game.

You lost consciousness?? I bet that was pretty horrific for all concerned after the Phil Hughes incident... So I am glad you have come through that.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you buddy.
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Post by: ProCricketer1982 on May 22, 2015, 07:12:17 PM: One of our lads got hit in the pre season nets and is only just now starting to play again. He has unfortunately suffered permanent damage. it is very sad news for the both of you. Just shows how easy it is and how people take the risks int eh game for granted... (umpires in evening T20's when it's dark for instance)
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Post by: 03jaworf on May 23, 2015, 09:46:44 AM: best of luck with the recovery mate!
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Post by: compstallcc on May 23, 2015, 11:28:09 AM: had something very similar at the start of the season myself, bowling and the batter middled one right into my eye. Knocked me out clean and ended up having a small fit but cant remember much :(luckily for me i only had double vision for a few weeks and a bad black eye. Couldn't really have hoped for a better outcome, hope everything gets better soon mate and would love to hear you get playing again
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Post by: Mattsky on May 23, 2015, 07:49:51 PM: Awful news, fella.
It'll take time, but don't give up hope of crossing back over the boundary again.
Go easy, and keep us updated.
Title: Re: Eye injury - had to give up the game
Post by: csnew on May 26, 2015, 02:04:57 PM: Thanks for all the wonderful messages of support!
Great to hear some of the stories of guys still playing with the one eye.

Just a shame that it happened at a time where I was in really good form, was scoring runs for fun. 12 scores of 40+ in 13 knocks.

For some reason I've still got the urge to buy more bat's, wonder how I can justify that! :D
Title: Re: Eye injury - had to give up the game
Post by: TangoWhiskey on May 26, 2015, 02:43:06 PM: I'm sorry to hear it buddy, good luck for the future. As a former seam bowler I was always wary of bouncing guys with no lid, my knees have long since packed up but I still worry when I see people go out without one whatever the bowling.

A guy at my club top edged one into his face a few years back and wore a helmet ever since, though last season he decided to stop wearing one as he thinks his eyes have gotten worse and he struggles to see the ball through the grille. I have reminded him that a wayward cricket ball could make them a lot worse but he doesn't seem too bothered. I will reiterate my stance on the weekend.
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Post by: Manormanic on May 26, 2015, 02:46:22 PM: remember that David Fulton managed to play on three seasons after losing most all of the sight in one eye...
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Post by: OwzatOllie on May 26, 2015, 08:49:29 PM: Awful news sorry to hear. Hope you have a full recovery!!
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Post by: 19reading87 on May 26, 2015, 09:07:01 PM: Absolutely gutted for you mate!!!

Really hope you make a comeback some how!!