Relive one of the most dramatic moments in Test cricket history!
In the 3rd Test match at Port of Spain, a young and fiery Ian Bishop, standing tall at 6 feet 5 inches, delivered a devastating bouncer that struck Indian opener Arun Lal near his right ear. It was only Bishop’s third Test match, but his raw pace and aggression were already making headlines.
Lal was rushed to the hospital for scans, and thankfully, no serious damage was found. Remarkably, Arun Lal showed incredible courage by returning to bat later that evening. This moment is not just about fear and danger — it’s about bravery, resilience, and the spirit of Test cricket.
This video captures the raw tension, unforgettable courage, and cricketing drama from that golden era. Don’t miss this piece of cricketing history!
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In the 3rd Test match at Port of Spain, a young and fiery Ian Bishop, standing tall at 6 feet 5 inches, delivered a devastating bouncer that struck Indian opener Arun Lal near his right ear. It was only Bishop’s third Test match, but his raw pace and aggression were already making headlines.
Lal was rushed to the hospital for scans, and thankfully, no serious damage was found. Remarkably, Arun Lal showed incredible courage by returning to bat later that evening. This moment is not just about fear and danger — it’s about bravery, resilience, and the spirit of Test cricket.
This video captures the raw tension, unforgettable courage, and cricketing drama from that golden era. Don’t miss this piece of cricketing history!
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00:00In just his third test match, young West Indian paceman Ian Bishop delivered a chilling reminder
00:05of the raw pace and hostility that defined Caribbean fastballing in the late 1980s.
00:12Standing tall at 6 feet 5 inches, Ian Bishop unleashed a vicious sponsor during the third
00:17test at Port of Spain that struck Indian batsman Arun Lal near the right ear, a blow
00:23that could have easily ended his career.
00:26The delivery was so sharp, rising steeply of a good length and gave Arun Lal no time
00:31to react.
00:32It was one of those moments where the dangers of test cricket were laid bare, a harsh reality
00:38check in a battle between bat and ball.
00:41Arun Lal was immediately taken to the hospital for x-rays and medical examination, and thankfully
00:47the scans revealed no serious injury.
00:50Remarkably showing tremendous courage and resilience, Arun Lal returned to bat later that very evening.
00:56a true testament to his fighting spirit and crit.
00:59So watch the video and relive one of the cricket's rawest confrontations from the archives of
01:04test match history.
01:06and you could just hear the harsh sound of the perspex guard at the side being hit by the ball.
01:24Aaron Lal took a terrible blow in Antigua on the elbow from Ambrose.
01:29He's been in the walls, and that is a nasty blow.
01:32That looks awful, doesn't it?
01:34Right behind the ear.
01:35I hope he's alright, but that looks a bit ominous to me, Tony.
01:39They say it's a very difficult end to see the ball clearly.
01:42He appeared to lose the ball in flight, but much more importantly.
01:47Let's hope that he is okay.
01:51Certainly conscious.
01:56Well, this is not a pretty sight.
01:59The stretcher's coming out.
02:01I hope they're not needed.
02:02He's on his feet anyway.
02:04And he's got his pads off.
02:06And his helmet in his hand.
02:08I dread to think what would have happened if he didn't have a helmet on.
02:11That's the doctor with him.
02:15And there's the camera.
02:16He's 65 left to win.
02:18But here's good news for India.
02:20Aaron Lal, back from hospital.
02:22He's had an x-ray.
02:23Declared fit to resume battery here at the Queen's Park Oval.
02:28Lovely sunny day.
02:29Pleasant breeze, too.
02:32Good shot by Aaron Lal.
02:35Uncomplicated.
02:36Just has the luck to get through the close field.
02:39Substitute fielder, Lara.
02:42Flips it back to Desmond Haynes.
02:46This was a well played shot.
02:48It's so useful to be able to manipulate the ball
02:51using the speed of a fast roller.
02:53And there's no attempt there for any strength of shot by Aaron Lal.
02:57He just nudged it through the vacant slip there.
03:04Nice little race won by the youngster
03:08This fiery spell from Ian Bishop highlighted not only his sheer pace and aggression, but also his potential to be a formidable force in international cricket.
03:34For many fans, it remains an unforgettable moment.
03:37A global memory from the era of gladiators in voids.
03:41This unforgettable incident remains etched in the memories of cricket lover as a stark reminder of the intensity and unpredictability of test cricket.
03:51It showcased the raw firepower of a young Ian Bishop and the unshakable bravery of Aaron Lal.
03:57Two warriors own opposite ends of a fierce battle.
04:00Moments like these are what make crickets more than just a game.
04:04They are stories that shape its legacy.
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04:11Thanks for watching.