South Africa opening batsman Hashim Amla retired hurt after being hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer during the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 opener against England at The Oval on Thursday.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, ENG Vs SA: Hashim Amla Retires After Being Hit By Jofra Archer Thunderbolt
Hashim Amla missed a pull shot off Jofra Archer during the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between England and South Africa and the ball crashed into the grille of his helmet
Amla missed an intended pull shot off the fast bowler, then the ball crashed into the grille of his helmet.
South Africa's Hashim Amla missed the pull shot off the bowling of England's Jofra Archer. AP Photo
Hashim Amla inspects his helmet after hit by Jofra Archer bouncer. AP Photo
Hashim Amla receives treatment for a head injury. AP Photo
Hashim Amla is escorted off the pitch after he retired hurt. AP Photo
After several minutes of on-field treatment, the right-handed batsman walked off. The Proteas were then 14 without loss in the fourth over chasing 312 to win. Amla made five.
Earlier, put into bat by South Africa, England rode on the fifties from Jason Roy (54), Joe Root (51), Eoin Morgan (57) and Ben Stokes (89) to post 311/8.
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