5 Instances when players came out to bat with serious injuries

#1 Graeme Smith (2009)

Iconic picture, Eh?

Graeme Smith heaped numerous praises for coming out to bat in this test. South Africa required to bat out 8.2 overs to secure a draw, at the start of the day Smith had no plans to bat with a broken arm and injured elbows. As South Africa's 9th wicket fell, the crowd applauded, Smith who had already padded up came out to bat.

Smith was bearing pain with every defence, the Australian bowlers will breathing fire at the moment. Even before his finger injury tasks such as brushing his teeth were too painful. Morkel tied his shoelaces as he came out to bat. Smith had a few chances to leave the ball, defending the ball was hurting his hand more with each delivery.

Leaving the ball alone was slightly easier for Smith. The duo battled for 27 deliveries before Smith's stumps were uprooted by a delivery from Mitchell Johnson. South Africa won the 3 match series 2-1.