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An amateur cricketer has been left paralysed after he was hit on the head by a ball during a match in Dorset.An amateur cricketer has been left paralysed after he was hit on the head by a ball during a match in Dorset.
Phil Williams remains in Poole General Hospital after misjudging a shot while opening the batting for the Wayfarers from Ferndown at the weekend.Phil Williams remains in Poole General Hospital after misjudging a shot while opening the batting for the Wayfarers from Ferndown at the weekend.
The 52-year-old fractured his skull and has been unable to move the left side of his body.The 52-year-old fractured his skull and has been unable to move the left side of his body.
His family have issued a warning urging all amateur cricketers to wear a helmet when batting.His family have issued a warning urging all amateur cricketers to wear a helmet when batting.
His son Matthew, who is also a club member, said: "All I saw was the ball coming in and it was a full toss.His son Matthew, who is also a club member, said: "All I saw was the ball coming in and it was a full toss.
"I saw the ball hit my dad on the head and he fell on the stumps.""I saw the ball hit my dad on the head and he fell on the stumps."
Mr Williams' son Matthew says he will always wear a batting helmetMr Williams' son Matthew says he will always wear a batting helmet
The body that governs cricket in England and Wales, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has guidance stating that all under 18 players should wear a helmet with faceguard when playing or practising with a hard cricket ball.The body that governs cricket in England and Wales, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has guidance stating that all under 18 players should wear a helmet with faceguard when playing or practising with a hard cricket ball.
The rule does not apply to adult players.The rule does not apply to adult players.
But, the Wayfarers Cricket Club would like to see the rule extended.But, the Wayfarers Cricket Club would like to see the rule extended.
Steve Bishop, the club's youth development manager, said: "We want all our members to wear helmets because we don't want this situation to happen again."Steve Bishop, the club's youth development manager, said: "We want all our members to wear helmets because we don't want this situation to happen again."
Meanwhile, Mr Williams has begun physiotherapy as he tries to recover from the injury.Meanwhile, Mr Williams has begun physiotherapy as he tries to recover from the injury.