10 Cricketers who overcame physical barriers

#5 Bert Ironmonger

Bert Ironmonger continued bowling well even after he lost a part of a finger on his bowling hand

If you are a slow left-arm bowler, the most important portion of your left arm is the index finger since it is the one that is used to grip the ball and get something off the track. So if you are a slow left-arm bowler without the top of your forefinger, then your career is as good as over.

Or is it? Not for Bert Ironmonger, no.

Due to an unfortunate accident in the family, Ironmonger lost the top of his forefinger, but that didn’t stop him from playing cricket as his willpower was as strong as an iron. He used this disability to his advantage as he could generate commendable spin with what remained of his finger. He played till he was in his mid-50s and went on to have a successful career.