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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