Former Australian opener and current Sydney Thunder captain David Warner found himself at the center of a strange and unexpected moment during his team's BBL 2024-25 match against Hobart Hurricanes on January 10. The experienced left-handed batter broke his bat while attempting a shot, and to everyone’s surprise, the broken part of the bat ended up hitting him on the helmet.

The unusual incident occurred on the first ball of the fourth over, bowled by Hobart Hurricanes' pacer Riley Meredith. Meredith bowled a full delivery angled around the off-stump, and Warner, in typical aggressive fashion, attempted to hit the ball straight to mid-on. While Warner didn't manage to score from the shot, what followed was something no one anticipated.

The moment was quickly shared online, with BBL posting the clip with the caption: "David Warner's bat broke and he's hit himself in the head with it." The incident left fans and commentators in splits, adding a lighthearted moment to the game.

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As Warner completed his follow-through, the handle of his bat snapped just above his shoulder. The broken piece flew back and hit him directly on the head. Warner immediately groaned in discomfort and stared at the broken bat in disbelief, clearly shocked by the bizarre turn of events.

Moments like this are rare in cricket, and while it was an odd situation for Warner, it added an amusing chapter to the BBL season.