Watch: IPL Star Dangerously Lands On His Ribs While Attempting Catch In Big Bash League, Then This Happens

In the midst of all the international action that is going, the T20 leagues are also in full flow. The Big Bash league, the SA 20 are the major ones among them. In both the leagues, several stars who will feature in the Indian Premier League are playing. One among the Australian Nathan Ellis. The right-arm pacer is a prominent member of Punjab Kings team. In the Big Bash league he is leading Hobart Hurricanes. In a recent match against Melbourne Stars, the player encountered a dangerous situation. 

While attempting a diving, Ellis gave his all and risked injury. The incident happened in the first over of Melbourne Stars' innings with Riley Meredith on bowling duties. The batter, Dan Lawrence, hit one towards mid-off but mistimed. Nathan Ellis ran to grab the chance but instead dangerously landed on his ribs. 

That looked nasty, but Nathan Ellis seems to be alright #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/56W89vMXMj

"Ellis has hurt himself. He's hurt himself throwing himself at the ball. It was a whole-hearted effort by the skipper. Hopefully, it's not a shoulder. That landed on his rib. That is better than a knee or shoulder, which is my first fear...He nearly got there, but he lands on the ball...He's up though. It looked terrible at first sight but the shoulder is okay, the knee is okay, looks like Nathan is okay. Oh, that's gonna be a bruise and a half tomorrow," the commentators said. 

Meanwhile, former South African all-rounder Chris Morris, who was once the most expensive player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, hailed the record-breaking bid of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the 2024 season, saying that it will add some pressure on him but the pacer will be able to justify it with his