Considered as one of the most bizarre dismissals ever, Australian batsman Hilton Cartwright will never forget this match. Playing for Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales at the Bankstown Oval in Sydney, Cartwright, was caught out but indirectly.

Having faced 45 balls for just three runs, Cartwright decided to take on the leg spin of Jason Sangha. Cartwright rocked back and hit a thunderous pull shot, however, the ball went on to hit the helmet of short-leg fielder Nick Larkin.

Unfortunately for the right-hander, the ball bounced into the air for Sangha to claim an easy catch.

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Larkin didn't seem hurt or in any discomfort after being hit on the helmet. He was given the all clear after he was assessed by medical staff, while his helmet was replaced. According to cricket.com.au, the wicket taken would not have stood prior to 2017 as any ball that struck a fielder's helmet was automatically ruled a dead ball.

Earlier laws suggested that a batsman could not be dismissed if a ball rebounded off a fielder's helmet; however, the law was changed two seasons ago after the passing of former Australia batsman Phillip Hughes.

The rule was introduced by Cricket Australia (CA) for its domestic competitions in the 2016-17 season and ICC followed suit for international matches 12 months later.