Wednesday 27 September 2017 17:51, UK
Windies opener Evin Lewis had his sights set on the first double ton in an ODI in the UK until a freak injury brought his smashing innings to an abrupt end, in the fourth one-day international against England at the Oval.
Lewis blitzed 176 off 130 balls - including 17 fours and seven sixes - before he was forced to retire hurt in the 47th over, after deflecting a delivery from seamer Jake Ball into his ankle and collapsing to the turf.
Writhing in agony, the 25-year-old Trinidad left-handed opener required prolonged on-field treatment before being wheeled off on a stretcher to sympathetic applause from a capacity crowd. He was later taken to hospital for an X-ray.
It will be scant consolation for Lewis, but no batsman has ever retired hurt on a higher score in international cricket.
Windies ended their innings on 356-5 after Lewis shared century stands for the fourth wicket with Jason Mohammed (46) and skipper Jason Holder (77) respectively.
