Top 5 heroic cricket innings played despite injury

By Aditya
July 25, 2025

1. Malcolm Marshall (1984)

With a broken thumb, Marshall batted one-handed to help a teammate reach his hundred. Then took 7/53 to win the match for West Indies at Headingley.

2. Anil Kumble (2002)

With a broken jaw, Kumble bowled 14 overs with a bandaged face in Antigua and dismissed Brian Lara, earning respect worldwide.

3. Graeme Smith (2009)

Despite a fractured hand, Smith walked out to bat at No. 11 in Sydney and faced 17 balls, showing unmatched grit.

4. Nathan Lyon (2023)

In the Ashes Test at Lord’s, Lyon batted with a torn calf, limping through runs and scoring 4. Australia won, and fans applauded his courage.

4. Rishabh Pant (2025)

Pant played through a toe fracture in Manchester, scoring 54 in pain after already dealing with a finger injury earlier in the series.

True spirit of the game

These brave moments show that cricket is not just about runs and wickets. It’s also about determination, passion, and playing for the team no matter what.

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