Injuries are common for every cricket player in the stadium. But, we must appreciate the bravest cricket players who will play the match for their teams with an injury on their bodies. This article was about the top ten international cricket players who played with injuries in cricket.
1. Wahab Riaz
Wahab Riaz is a Right-Hand cricket player and Left-Arm fast bowler. He wants to retire from the Pakistan National Cricket team after the 2023 World Cup. As we know, Wahab Riaz’s Left-Hand finger fractured during the cricket match against Afghanistan. But he did not quit the game and said, “I am here to give whatever my team requires.” Similarly, he played with another injury with Sri Lanka during the test cricket match.
2. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is an Indian cricket player and a classic Right-Hand batsman. As we know, a lot of love and affection showing to him by the fans. Virat Kohli got injured on his hand with 9-10 stitches. But in IPL, Virat Kohli played with stitches against the KXIP team and scored 113 runs in 2016.
3. Shane Watson
Shane Watson is a former cricket player in the Australia National team. In cricket, he is a brilliant Right-Hand batsman and Right-Arm fast bowler. As we know, Shane Watson suffered from an injured knee. Shane Watson played with a bleeding Knee injury against the MI team in the IPL finals and scored 80 runs in 59 balls. But the final IPL match was won by MI.
4. Malcolm Marshall
Malcolm Marshall was a prior cricket player of the West Indies team. He played in many test matches and was a best Right-Hand fast bowler. Malcolm Marshall suffered from a broken left thumb during the test match against England VS West Indies in 1984. He was the bravest cricket player who bowled and batted with an injury.
5. Bert Sutcliffe
Bert Sutcliffe is the oldest cricket player in the New Zealand National Cricket Team. He is a Left-Hand batsman and played in many test cricket matches. Bert Sutcliffe suffered an injury on his head in the test match and took him to hospital. He returned from the hospital with a bandage tied to his head and bravely played the test match against South Africa.
6. Anil Kumble
As we know, Anil Kumble is a prior cricket player of the Indian National Cricket Team. He is a preceding cricket captain and played for several test and ODI cricket matches. In cricket, the function of Anil Kumble is a Right-Arm leg break bowler and Right-Hand batsman. He suffered from an injury broken jaw. But he played with a bandage tied to his broken jaw during the test match in 2002.
7. Imran Khan
Imran Khan was a Pakistani preceding cricketer. After his retirement, he turns into a Prime Minister of Pakistan. Imran Khan is a Right-Arm fast bowler and a Right-Hand batsman. As we know, Imran Khan played with a stretched injury during World Cup in 1992. He did not care about his injury and won the World Cup trophy.
8. Graeme Smith
The former South African cricket player Graeme Smith played all the formats in cricket. He retired from the South African National team and worked as a cricket commentator. Former captain Graeme Smith played with a broken hand during the test match against Australia. He struggled a lot with that injured hand. But unfortunately, Australia won the test match.
9. Ian Bell
England’s preceding cricket player Ian Bell played all the formats in cricket. He was the best Right-Hand batsman in England’s team. He played several tests and ODI matches. Similarly, Ian Bell played with a broken foot during the ODI match against Bangladesh. But unfortunately, Bangladesh won the ODI match, which was bravery from Ian Bell.
10. Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi Khan is a preceding Pakistani National Cricket team player. He is the prior captain of Pakistan and an All-rounder in their team. In cricket, the function of Shahid Afridi is a Right-Hand batsman and Right-Arm leg spinner. He got injured and had severe back pain but still played against Bangladesh during Asia Cup 2014.
