NEW DELHI: The
Vijay Hazare Trophy
semi-final on Wednesday witnessed something that first surprised everyone and then won hearts when it was learned that the batter,
Baba Indrajith
, was batting with a tape on his mouth because he cut his lip in a fall during the innings break, but still came out to do his job.
Chasing 294 against Haryana, Tamil Naduwere in a spot of bother at 54/3 when Indrajith walked in and could be seen having a tape on his mouth.
The in-form 29-year-old batter was pivotal to Tamil Nadu's chances, but he was in discomfort a few deliveries into his knock and required medical attention to check and re-adjust his dressing with firm taping so that it doesn't become loose or fall off.
Indrajith was looking good at 64 when he was out caught in the deep, after which the southern team lost the match by 63 runs. But Indranjith's courage and effort received a lot of warmth.
TN skipper Dinesh Karthik revealed after the match that Indrajith fell and had a deep cut on his upper lip as he was coming out of the ice bath at the end of Haryana innings.
(Photo: BCCI video grab)
Indrajith was taken to the hospital and received stiches. He later shared a story on Instagram to thank his well-wishers.
“Thank you all for your concern and wishes. Slipped and fell very badly when I stepped out of the ice bath mid-innings. Fell face-on in the bathroom and was shaken up quite a bit. Was bleeding with a deep cut on the upper lip and the inside of the lip. Managed to bat somehow but was gutted to not cross the finish line for the team. Just went to the hospital and got my stitches done. Should be back soon. Thank you once again,” Indrajith posted on Instagram.
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