Star West Indian recruit suffers apparent leg injury during WBBL clash with Melbourne Stars in Burnie
Blow for 'Canes as Matthews hobbles off
Hobart Hurricanes have suffered a major blow with star import Hayley Matthews suffering a leg injury during their Rebel WBBL clash with the Melbourne Stars in Burnie.
West Indian allrounder Matthews had raced to 42 from just 30 deliveries in the 10th over but fell awkwardly while attempting to quickly turn and get back to her crease at the non-striker's end.
She immediately clutched the back of her right leg, appearing to have hurt her knee.
Image Id: 687C6D805BF744F693F32BBCF71CC8BA Image Caption: Hancock checks on the injured Matthews // GettyTo add insult to injury, she was run out by bowler Nicola Hancock, but it mattered little with Matthews needing to be assisted from the field by medical staff.
It’s a major blow for both Matthews and the Hurricanes, with the West Indian having already missed the first match of the season due to a toe injury.
Smriti Mandhana making it look easy out there for the @HurricanesWBBL ! Tune in LIVE: https://t.co/UBtGoVzvwx #WBBL04 #WATCHME pic.twitter.com/tPf0XwWCDg%E2%80%94 Rebel Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL) December 8, 2018
She scored just 18 runs in her first appearance of the season on Saturday, but was hitting her straps in Sunday’s match, finding the boundary four times and clearing it twice during a 98-run stand with Indian star Smriti Mandhana.
The pair had carried the Hurricanes to 1-104 from 9.4 overs before Matthew’s unfortunate injury and dismissal.
Wishing all the best for Hayley Matthews who's just departed the ground due to injury. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery! pic.twitter.com/rvcsYepHyN%E2%80%94 Rebel Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL) December 9, 2018
More to come.