What goes through the mind of a batsman struck on the helmet

#3 If the bowler really cares, then shouldn’t he be not aiming at my head?

Why in God’s name are you checking on me – to bowl another bouncer?

One of the biggest mysteries of cricket is on offer when a bowler comes towards the batsman to check on him after delivering a well-aimed bounder. Summoning the energy and will of all who have at least held a bat in their hands, I put forward a humble request to those antagonistically inclined bowlers.

If you really care about me, then never ever send the ball flying towards my head again.

I mean, why come up with this fake concern? Your intention is only to unsettle my bearings and goad me into getting myself out. In order to convince you of a fast bowler’s ruthless and unrepentant mindset, I present to you ladies and gentleman one Roy Gilchrist.