Melbourne Stars all-rounder Hilton Cartwright feared he could be paralysed or face months in a neck brace after falling awkwardly in the BBL 2024-25 match against the Sixers.
He was taken from the field in a neck brace and medical, before being quickly cleared of any serious damage in the hospital and being released back to Melbourne.
“It was an extraordinary series of events. It looked worse because there was no information surrounding it,” Cartwright said.
“My neck pain had subsided quite a lot by the time I was on the sidelines, it was all on one side. Needless to say the doctors did a great job with how they handled it.
“But my mind spun to the worst-case scenario about being paralysed, or strokes.
“My mind was completely spinning. But thankfully I was home that night and I haven’t had any serious repercussions from it.”
Cartwright’s neck snapped back quickly and he was able to lay on the ground for some time while recieving medial attention.
The 32 year old became a father for the second time in october. “As soon as all that pain subsided I started thinking around all the short-term side effects,” the West Australian said.
“Am I going to be in a neck brace for a couple of months whilst we have a newborn?
“It would not only be tough on me, but tough on my partner. Thankfully everything got cleared and there were no issues. So far so good.”
His comments comes after Stars’ went on to go for fourth consecutive loss with Sydney Sixers chasing down 195 against them with 11 balls and two wickets to spare at MCG and went to bottom of the BBL 2024-25 points table.
Stars will now likely need to win at least five or six to have any hope of making the finals.
The Melbourne Stars will be playing their next match against Sydney Thunder on December 28 at Manuka Oval.
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