Team India is currently in Perth, Australia. The first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is to be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth, which will start from November 22. For this match, the players of the Indian team are practicing at Optus Stadium only. Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for this series. But before the opening match of the series, a major accident took place in Perth. Actually, an umpire got badly injured due to being hit by a ball in a live match. This injury was so serious that the umpire was even admitted to the hospital.

Big accident before Perth Test

This dangerous accident happened during a third-class cricket match in Perth. Actually, umpire Tony Dinobrecca suffered a serious facial injury due to a straight drive ball. The batsman had played a sharp straight drive shot, which hit umpire Tony Dinobrecca straight on his face. Immediately after the incident, Dinobrecca was treated on the field and the fight had to be stopped briefly. After this he was taken to the hospital. The good thing was that no bones of Denobrega were broken, although he was kept under the observation of doctors.

WASTCA Umpire Association gave this update

The Western Australian Suburban Turf Cricket Umpires Association gave an update in a social media post: 'Tony, who spent the night in hospital, was fortunate not to have any broken bones, although doctors are keeping him under observation and have not ruled out the possibility of surgery. Can go. We wish Tony all the best for a speedy recovery from this terrible incident and hope that he gets well soon. The umpiring team is with you, friend. Tony, relax.

Let us tell you, Tony Dinobrecca was umpiring in a third-grade match at Charles Veryard Reserve in North Perth, when this incident happened. Let us tell you, Tony Dinobrecca is not the only umpire who has been seriously injured while officiating in a match, even before this such incidents have been seen on the cricket field. Many times questions have also been raised regarding the safety of umpires. Due to which, today some umpires also wear a shield in their hands, so that they can protect themselves.