Shahid Afridi Trolled For Wearing Unusual Helmet During PSL 2020 Playoffs

Shahid Afridi took part in the Pakistan Super League on Saturday with a helmet that could prove to be a threat for his life. The upper part of the grille that protected the face and eyes was missing from the helmet.

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The security of batsmen has been an important issue in the last few years in international cricket. The ICC and all cricket associations are aware of this and have come up with several measures to make the game as safe as possible for the players. The helmets that batsmen use are also being made using the best technology to save their head, but in the meantime Shahid Afridi wore a strange helmet that created a controversy. 

Shahid Afridi took part in the Pakistan Super League on Saturday with a helmet that could prove to be a threat for his life. The upper part of the grille that protected the face and eyes was missing from the helmet. The gap was so much that the ball could easily penetrate through the gap. During his 12-ball 12-run innings, commentators were also discussing the helmet of Afridi on-air.

Is it me or is Afridi's helmet grill really dangerous?

Seems to be very open around the eyes and mouth area ????#PSL #MSvKK — Tanzil Khawaja (@TanzilKhawaja) November 14, 2020

New design helmet after Afridi realized he needs to see the ball too while batting. pic.twitter.com/ArfOROJtzN

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) November 14, 2020

Helmet of Afridi - Ball can easily pass through it. pic.twitter.com/WpRt5aQurk

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 14, 2020

#KKvMS If you ever feel useless,just think of the Afridi helmet 😂 pic.twitter.com/IRysHqPimW

— Dhaniya_Podina (@dhaniya_podina) November 14, 2020

Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes has also used such a helmet. Jonty was part of the coaching staff of Kings XI Punjab in the IPL. "This gives a clear view of the bowler's hand and the ball," said Jonty.

When Aussie great Phil Hughes lost his life after facing a fatal blow on his head!

Australia batsman Phil Hughes lost his life after getting hit by a fatal bouncer on his head while batting in domestic cricket, since then the cricket world is very cautious about the safety of batsmen. Now there is also a separate device for the neck.