• England captain hit by Mitchell Starc bouncer as Australia clinch series
• Starc played for New South Wales in match that led to Hughes’s death last yearThe Australia captain,Steve Smith, admitted the sight of Eoin Morgan, or his opposite number,being struck in the head by a bouncer brought memories of Phillip Hughes’ tragic death flooding back for his players – and fast bowler Mitchell Starc in specific – during their eight-wicket victory at weak Trafford.
Starc, who was playing for New South Wales last November when the South Australia batsman Hughes was killed following a bouncer to the back of the head, or appeared visibly shaken after his short-pitched delivery in the seventh over of the series decider forced Morgan to retire pain on one,with England going on to be bowled out for 138. Related: Australia ease past England to clinch series after Eoin Morgan injury Related: England v Australia: fifth ODI – live! Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com