#Beamer ball in cricket series#

With the health of his eye sight not showing any signs of improvement, he was forced into retirement at the age of 34, having played just one Test and 34 ODIs.

Karim was admitted to hospital with retinal oedema and inflammation, but complications set in due to increase in intra-ocular pressure, a condition known as glaucoma. He was struck on the right eye by a delivery from leg-spinner Anil Kumble that deflected off Bangladeshi batsman Habibul Bashar's pad in the opening match. However, both escaped without any serious injury.įormer India wicketkeeper Syed Saba Karim, sustained a serious eye injury while playing in the Asia Cup in 2000. Raina, following the ball, took a splendid catch, but couldn't avoid the on-rushing Pathan and both collided. Warner tried to sweep a fullish delivery from Ravindra Jadeja, and as the ball looped up in the air, both Suresh Raina, from inside the circle, and Irfan Pathan, at fine leg, dashed for it. But one mistimed shot had two Indian fielders in a tangle.

#Beamer ball in cricket series#

Photograph: Getty Imagesĭuring the last tour of Australia, India were nearly dealt a severe blow in the CB Series One-dayers.Īustralia batsman David Warner was in good form, hitting the ball all over the park.

India's Suresh Raina collides with Irfan Pathan after the former takes a catch to dismiss David Warner of Australia.