Stuart Broad May Play Fifth Test Against India Without Protective Mask
Stuart Broad has suffered a fractured nose but the England speedster may brave the Indians without a special helmet in the fifth Test despite considering several options.
England pacer Stuart Broad, who sustained a deep gash on the bridge of his nose after being hit by nasty bouncer from India speedster Varun Aaron, may not need any special protective mask in order to play the fifth Test at Oval as the wound is healing rapidly. (When Batman mask inspired Stuart Broad)
According to a report in the 'Mirror', "It was feared he would need extra protection, but the swelling around his battered nose is reducing after he was a hit by a bouncer from Varun Aaron." (Complete coverage of England vs India)
The daily also mentioned that a rival helmet company from the one Broad uses has already offered their services with a promise to provide him with a better quality helmet.
His 'Ayrtek' helmet failed to stop the ball from getting between the peak and the grill.
Now rival helmet maker 'Masuri' have offered Broad one of their Vision Series lids, designed to prevent his type of injury and used by several stars.
Masuri MD Sam Miller said:"Masuri does not sponsor specific players. We believe that when it comes to something as important as head protection, players should be free to choose the best helmet."