Talking Points: Why bowl Dale Steyn and Shivam Dube at the death? I had never anticipated announcing my retirement now, but circumstances have dictated differently. I have had two major operations and four blood-draining operations in the past three weeks and physically, at times, I have been in a lot of pain,” Boucher said. Mark Boucher has retired from international cricket after undergoing surgery on the severe eye injury he sustained on the opening day against Somerset. Use silk, study suggests. Watch: Mark Boucher talks about the eye injury that ended his international cricketing career. The fighting spirit you brought to team remains with us. This highlights that, although his overall chance of being exposed to incidences where a spin bowler dismissed the batter by hitting the stumps was relatively low (0.25% of balls bowled by a spin bowler), the chance of being hit in the eye by a bail when this occurs might actually be higher than one would intuitively expect”. Paracetamol, most common pain reliever worldwide, induces risky behaviour, new study says, Make sure your financial plan is pandemic-proof, Coronavirus morning recap: Children vs adults - how the immune system responds to Covid-19, Want a breathable, yet effective homemade mask?

As we bid you a farewell as an International cricketer and wish you well for your future, we keep you as a friend and respected Proteas warrior.".

19:30 IST | 14:00 GMT, Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Match 12, 30 Sep, 2020 The eyeball (globe of the eye) was repaired during the operation," Mohammed Moosajee, the South Africa manager, told ESPNcricinfo earlier on Tuesday.

"I had prepared for this UK tour as well, if not better than I have prepared for any tour in my career. I am incredibly grateful for the length of career that I have had and the amazing things I have experienced and people I have met during that time,” said the veteran cricketer. After viewing footage of the incident they found that given the estimated speed the bail hit him, if he had been wearing spectacle-type occupational eye protectors (high-impact only) and all sport-specific eyewear – there is a good chance it would have been sufficient to protect his eye. By EWN Sport.

"The long-term prognosis at this stage remains unknown.

"The extent of the eye injury can be described as severe. 19:30 IST | 14:00 GMT, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Match 11, 29 Sep, 2020 The incident also highlighted the need for protective eyewear for all cricket players, not just the wicketkeepers. Megan Goodman qualified as an optometrist from the University of Johannesburg. Mark Verdon Boucher (ur.3 grudnia 1976 w East London) — południowoafrykański krykiecista, występujący na pozycji wicket-keepera.Wielokrotny reprezentant kraju (lata 1997-2012), rekordzista świata w liczbie wyeliminowanych graczy w meczach testowych (555). When it comes to protective eyewear however, the authors focused their attention specifically on Boucher’s incident.

Boucher will end on 998 international dismissals, including 555 from 147 Tests, which is a record.

The 1970s were a "pivot of change", it was an era of economic struggle, cultural change, and technological innovation. “The company aims to help in the fight against rhino poaching in South Africa and Africa. Boucher, meanwhile, has already started other activities for his future, including a wine label together with long-time friend and teammate Jacques Kallis, as well as a role in nature conservation.

UV protection can help prevent cataracts, cancer and other eye damage. Tsolekile recently played for the South Africa A side in the two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A and has also been named in the squad to travel to Ireland to shadow the senior side from the third Test. Not only will wearing protective eyewear protect the eyes from potential injury from flying bats, balls and bails, it can enhance the cricketer’s vision and protect their eyes from UV damage too.

How did that price affect them? “Polycarbonate protective eyewear with clear lenses is readily available and may be a valuable addition to the kit bag of wicketkeepers to be worn when polycarbonate sunglasses are not required,” they wrote.

And considering that most cricket players spend several house in the sun most days of the week in the heat of summer, this sort of protection is vital for good eye health. By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies.

Smith also spoke on behalf of the team: "Bouch, we have walked a long road together, and we are saddened to part under these circumstances," he said. © Health24 2000 - 2020. Discover what happened on this day. Boucher, Alberts to lead Bok challenge at Wanderers. "For the 14 years of your international career, you have been a true Proteas warrior, a patriotic South African, a fighter who asks nothing and gives everything.

“It does get uncomfortable at times and being a sportsman, I want to be active and outdoors but, without a pupil, I find any amount of sunlight very harsh and have thus been restricted to the confines of my home,” explained Boucher. Występował w południowoafrykańskich drużynach Border, Warriors i Cape Cobras oraz indyjskich Kolkata Knight … Comments have been closed for this article.