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Ryan Rickelton Apologizes After Ball Injures Spectator
During a cricket match in South Africa, a player named Ryan Rickelton hit the ball really hard, and it accidentally hit a fan named Lyndee in the stands.
Lyndee got hurt and had a broken cheek.
After the game, Ryan felt really bad and sent Lyndee a video message saying he was sorry and hoping she would get better soon.
He also gave her an autographed jersey as a nice gesture.
Ryan's team, MI Cape Town, won the match by 36 runs, but the most important thing was making sure Lyndee was okay.
Ryan Rickelton hit a powerful six during an SA20 match, which accidentally struck a spectator named Lyndee, causing a cheek fracture.
MI Cape Town won the match against Joburg Super Kings by 36 runs.
Rickelton expressed his regret and sent a video message to Lyndee, wishing her a speedy recovery.
The MI Cape Town team delivered an autographed jersey by Rickelton to the injured spectator.
Lyndee, the injured spectator, was a supporter of the opposing team, Joburg Super Kings.
- Who
- Ryan Rickelton, a player from MI Cape Town, and Lyndee, a spectator
- What
- A cricket ball hit by Ryan Rickelton injured a spectator, Lyndee, causing a cheek fracture
- Where
- Wanderers Stadium, South Africa
- When
- January 10, 2026, during an SA20 match
- Why
- The ball was hit powerfully by Ryan Rickelton and accidentally struck a spectator
Key facts
- Date
- January 10, 2026
- Teams Involved
- MI Cape Town vs. Joburg Super Kings
- Injured Spectator
- Lyndee
- Player Involved
- Ryan Rickelton
- Injury
- Cheek fracture
- Gift from Player
- Autographed jersey
- Match Outcome
- MI Cape Town won by 36 runs
Quotes
Ryan Rickelton
MI Cape Town cricketer and first batter to score multiple centuries in the SA20
“I just wanted to say so sorry for what happened to you last night. I'm really sad to hear that. And I did see the video as well. But yeah, my thoughts are with you. I hope your cheek, I hear it's a fracture, and it can recover quite quickly. And hopefully, the pain can subside as quickly as possible as well. My apologies. Never nice when that happens. I just wanna wish you all the best in recovery, and as a bit of a token to say sorry, I'd love to sign this jersey for you... We wish you all the very best in your recovery.”
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