Print

[TangoWhiskey]

Cam, why would you use your thumb to hit the ball when you have spent so much money on bats?!

[SirScottiod]

Already using the "I think I've broken my thumb" routine 

Come on now, back to cricket. Don't wanna bore anyone with that kinda talk!!

[WalkingWicket37]

Cam, why would you use your thumb to hit the ball when you have spent so much money on bats?!

Because I'm sh*t 

[Akewstick]

There's a bit of a dull throb still going on, and a shooting pain it I try to extend it, grip something with it or knock it on something.

I'm not a doctor but being (No Swearing Please) at cricket and falling off motorbikes, I've broken stuff, and I've thought I've broken stuff and turns out it wasn't, and this sounds like one of the times when it really was broken. But yeah, I don't actually know what I'm on about.

[HallamKeeper]

I did both my thumbs like that a few years ago, don't worry, only took 4 months to get back to normal size but it didn't stop me playing. Not because I'm northern but the pain wasn't that bad after I got the swelling down a bit.

Can the hospital do anything for breaks/cracks in the fingers and thumbs? I know some people have a cast when it is the knuckle closest to the hand on the thumb but unless it is dislocated don't you just rest it? I was unsure if I broke the end of my ring finger keeping a few weeks ago, wasn't a ligament type pain. Anyway, after two weeks of rubbing ibuprofen gel and arnica into it (not at the same time), I think I'll be OK for the weekend.

[WalkingWicket37]

It's gone some nice colours and is still swollen.
I can't bend it still and the whole thumb feels hard, definitely off to minor injuries tonight to see if I've broken it out not. Looking unlikely I'll play Saturday though 

[Sivlar13]

They are some groovy colours that is for sure, looks gnarly!! Saturday's not completely lost - just pick up a beer with the other hand, job done!!

[edge]

Looking unlikely I'll play Saturday though 

Man up and Malcy Marshall it, come on! You're always telling us how your batting is very bottom handed anyway ha.

[WalkingWicket37]

For anyone who cares, or enjoys my misfortune...

It's a break! Minimum 4 weeks of no cricket and I get to wear this snazzy thing



Can you see where it's damaged?

[Kulli]

Not gonna lie, I'd still be playing, just get them to hide you in the field

[SirScottiod]

O poo, that's not what you wanna see on the eve of the new season!!

(cant see anything myself mind you )

[smilley792]

Good job it's your left hand, Atleast you can still........ Wait better not upset a certain member!

[Bats_Galore]

That is incredibly bad luck. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. If it were me I wouldn't risk playing, not worth risking it getting it hit again and causing long term damage. I do hope it recovers quicker than anticipated.

[Nothing2SeeHere]

Rotten luck! Maybe get a cheap left handed batting glove for the injured hand for additional protection?

[FattusCattus]

Oh look - a wankmitt!  Will you be getting it signed?