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‘Where was the communication?’: South African stars in NASTY collision while fielding

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The South African cricket team have been rocked by a scary collision between bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen in the field during their must-win clash against the West Indies.

Both bowlers were fielding in the outfield as they tracked a ball launched down the ground by Windies opener Kyle Mayers when they collided on the boundary rope.

The pair both had eyes on the ball and collided mid-air, with the ball spilling over the rope for a maximum as both remained on the ground grimacing in pain.

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“That was always on the cards, where was the communication?” commentator Alison Mitchell said.

“This is not good for South Africa, both coming together, both eyes on the ball but what about each other?

“Now that’s a heavy blow, Jansen is in real trouble.”

Former New Zealand quick Danny Morrison added: “This is where a horrible thing like a broken leg can happen, man it is a solid collision. That’s not much fun… the second blow he lands awkwardly. I’m so pleased to see him up and walking.”

Thankfully, both men were able to walk away from the incident without much assistance.

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His side were reeling at 2/5 after Jansen and spinner Aiden Markram struck early for South Africa, but an 81-run stand between Chase and Mayers (35 runs off 34 balls) saw the West Indies steady the ship.

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