Wicket is a serious sport
In 45 years of wicket keeping, the amateur league cricketer has broken every finger and both his thumbs.
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Reluctant to seek medical attention for fear of losing his place in the team he would simply apply a frozen bag of peas and let nature take its course.
When doctors finally did get a chance to examine his hands three years ago - his thumb was so badly injured it needed to be pinned in place - they were so amazed they took scores of photographs and asked to use them in lectures.
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