Australia cricketer taken off on stretcher in neck brace after worrying incident

Veteran Stars all-rounder sent to hospital after fielding mishap in BBL opener

Hilton Cartwright is stretchered off the ground after sustaining a possible neck injury during the Scorchers' run chase in Perth.

Cartwright leaves field in medicab

Hilton Cartwright is taken from Optus Stadium after suffering an apparent neck injury.

Australia's Hilton Cartwright Sent To Hospital After Scary Neck Injury In BBL 2024-25 Opener

Hilton Cartwright seemed to jar his neck while fielding and had to be tended to on the field for 10 minutes.

‘Nasty’: Hilton Cartwright injury silences crowd in BBL season opener

The first match of the 2024 BBL season has been rocked by a terrifying injury blow that saw a former Aussie Test star leave in a neck brace.

Australia cricketer taken off on stretcher in neck brace after worrying incident

Hilton Cartwright was playing for Melbourne Stars against Perth Scorchers in the teams' Big Bash League season opener when he dived for a ball and hit the ground, injuring his neck

Cartwright sent to hospital as Perth beat Stars in BBL

Hilton Cartwright has suffered a painful neck injury while diving in the field during the Melbourne Stars' six-wicket loss to the Perth Scorchers in the BBL.