David Warner Gifts Signed Australia Jersey to Indian-Origin Bowler Jaykishan Plaha He Struck in the Head During a Net Session (Watch Video)
Jaykishan Plaha, an Indian-origin net bowler, was hit on the head by a David Warner straight drive during Australia’s training session at the Kennington Oval on June 8.
David Warner just can’t put a foot wrong at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The Australian opening batsman, who was widely praised for giving away his Player of the Match trophy to a young fan of his after Australia’s victory over Pakistan, won more hearts with another gracious gesture on Saturday. In a brilliant gesture, Warner gifted net bowler Jaykishan Plaha an autographed Australian cricket team jersey ahead of the AUS vs SL match at the Oval Cricket Ground. David Warner Makes a Young Fan’s Day by Giving Him His Player of the Match Award After Scoring a Comeback Century in AUS vs PAK CWC19 Game; Watch Video.
Jaykishan Plaha, an Indian-origin net bowler, was hit on the head by a David Warner straight drive during Australia’s training session at the Kennington Oval on June 8. Jaykishan, who was bowling to Warner at the nets before India vs Australia game, immediately fell on his head after being hit bringing a sudden halt to the session. He was later taken to a London hospital as a precautionary measure and received some medical treatment. He was monitored for a couple of days in the hospital before being discharged. Australia vs Sri Lanka Live Cricket Score 20th ODI Match.
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In a short video posted by ICC Cricket World Cup on its official social media handle, Warner can be seen gifting Jaykishan a signed Australia jersey. The two also shared some words between themselves with Jaykishan wishing Warner luck for the match against Sri Lanka. “I hope you get a century,” says Jaykishan in the video.
Australia skipper Aaron Finch had earlier mentioned that Warner was obviously pretty shaken up” after the incident. Maybe the Australian opening batsman will be a little relieved after seeing Jaykishan fine and up.
Meanwhile, Australia has won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka. Led by a mammoth personal score from captain Finch, Australia are on its way to piling up a big total on board. The five-time champions with three victories from four matches are placed third in the point standings. New Zealand led the points table.
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