10 times a bowler knocked out a batsman on the pitch

2 Brian Lara floored by Shoaib Akhtar, ICC CT semis, Southampton, 2004

A Shoaib Akhtar bouncer

There was absolutely nothing thrilling about this particular knockout by Shoaib Akhtar since for a moment it looked like something seriously wrong had happened to West Indian legend Brian Lara in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in 2004.

Chasing a small target, West Indies were going well and Pakistan, in need of quick wickets, let Shoaib Akhtar loose. The brutal bouncer started from slightly outside leg and hit Lara on the back of the head.

His immediate reaction looked like he had lost consciousness as he collapsed to the ground in a heap and Shoaib Akhtar had an expression on his face that confirmed the worst fears of those who were watching the game.

Akhtar looked genuinely distraught as he rushed to Lara's aid. Lara retired hurt but only after it was confirmed that all was well with him, could everyone breathe a sigh of relief.