Small correction to above, your glove also becomes part of of your bat so if trying to play the bouncer and ball grazes your gloves and is caught that is also an out.
It is definitely an intimidation tactic.
The sad part is Abbott's delivery wasn't even fast (135 kph), Phil just lost the sight of the ball and then this.
India's tour to Australia was to begin soon but the first test match is likely being cancelled.
Phil was an up and coming batsman for the Ausies, just sad all-around.
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