From MS Dhoni To Shikhar Dhawan, Top 10 Cricketers Who Played With An Injury - In Pics

Anil Kumble: During the 2002 India vs. West Indies Test match in Antigua, Kumble suffered a broken jaw after being hit by a hard bouncer from Mervyn Dillon. Despite the injury, he took the field and bowled 14 overs, eventually dismissing Brian Lara.  

Malcolm Marshall: In the 1984 Headingley Test against England, Marshall shattered his thumb while batting. Undeterred, he continued to bat with one hand, helping his teammate Larry Gomes reach his century. Later, he amazed everyone by opening the bowling and taking 7 wickets despite breaking his thumb twice.  

Graeme Smith: In the 2009 Sydney Test against Australia, Smith injured his hand when he was hit by a thundering ball from Mitchell Johnson. Despite the pain, Smith came out to bat at number 10, receiving injections and painkillers. Unfortunately, he was dismissed with just ten balls remaining in the game.  

MS Dhoni: During a T20I match between India and Zimbabwe, Dhoni was hit by a bail that flew under his helmet, causing an eye injury. Despite the bloodied eye, Dhoni continued to keep wickets for the Indian team.  

Shikhar Dhawan: In a 2019 World Cup match against Australia, Dhawan's gloves were struck by a short ball from Pat Cummins. Though he initially showed no discomfort, he was soon attended to by the physio.  

Naseem Shah (Pakistan): During his T20I debut against India in the Asia Cup, Shah bowled with severe cramps in his leg during the 18th over, displaying tremendous commitment and valor for his team.  

Gary Kirsten (South Africa): In the 2003 Lahore Test against Pakistan, Kirsten took a nasty bouncer from Shoaib Akhtar, resulting in a broken nose. Despite the injury, he walked out to bat in the second innings and scored a gritty 46.  

Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh): In the 2018 Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka, Iqbal batted with one hand after suffering a wrist fracture. He defied doctors' warnings and batted with one arm, providing support while Mushfiqur Rahim scored runs.  

Shane Watson (Australia): During the 2019 IPL final for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians, Watson injured his knee but continued to bat and scored a valiant 80 runs.  

In a Test match against South Africa in 2014, Clarke played a defiant unbeaten innings of 161 runs despite suffering a fractured shoulder from a bouncer delivered by Morne Morkel.