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South Africa’s Anrich Nortje lies on the ground after he was hit by Spider-cam during the second cricket test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
As if being hit all around the ground by Australia’s batters wasn’t bad enough.
South African pace bowler Anrich Nortje was knocked to the ground by the ‘Spider-cam’ on day two of the second test between the two sides in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Nortje was walking to his fielding position in between overs when the fast-moving camera – suspended above ground on wires – crashed into his shoulder, sending him tumbling.
“Nortje walking quietly to his spot… BANG,” commentator James Brayshaw said.
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“That should not be happening.”
Nortje was treated by South Africa’s medical team and stayed on the field as Australia continued to dominate proceedings as temperatures rose to more than 35 degrees.
Home team opener David Warner made his 25th century in his 100th test match, later turning it into a double-century as the hosts stretched their lead after dismissng the Proteas for 189 in their first innings on Boxing Day.
