Kieron Pollard’s Monstrous Six Nearly Takes Out Commentators at ‘The Hundred’
The inaugural edition of ‘The Hundred’ tournament in England has witnessed some extraordinary hitting, and Kieron Pollard’s colossal six at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Monday nearly had disastrous consequences for the commentators.
Representing Southern Brave, the West Indian power-hitter unleashed a thunderous blow off Welsh Fire’s Haris Rauf, sending the ball soaring towards backward square leg. The commentary box, situated at ground level in that direction, was directly in the firing line.
As the ball hurtled towards the glass window, commentators Kumar Sangakkara and Robert Croft instinctively ducked for cover, their evasive maneuvers captured on camera. Fortunately, the ball narrowly missed the window and struck the electronic boundary board instead.
Pollard’s six was a testament to his immense power and timing. He ended his innings with 17 runs off 12 deliveries, contributing to Southern Brave’s total of 139.
In response, Welsh Fire struggled to keep up with the pace, eventually being bowled out for 97 with five balls remaining. The comprehensive 42-run victory gave Southern Brave a resounding start to their campaign.
The incident involving the commentators highlighted the potential dangers associated with the high-octane nature of ‘The Hundred.’ The tournament’s shorter format and smaller boundaries encourage aggressive batting, leading to the possibility of balls flying into unexpected areas.
However, the quick reflexes of Sangakkara and Croft prevented a potentially serious accident. Their evasive action served as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in cricket, especially when the ball is traveling at such high speeds.
