Promising cricketer Brendan Jackson was in the middle of a game at Walton Park Cricket Club, near Wetherby, when disaster struck.
While bowling his third over, the 15-year-old’s studs caught in the crease, resulting in a bad break to his ankle.
"I remember my first reaction vividly; it was a mix of shock and fear,” said Brendan. “I just looked down, and all I could think was, 'Oh my word, what has happened, and will I ever be able to play cricket again?' It was a terrifying moment for me.”
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