Carlos Brathwaite gets out first-ball on his return, later gets his car stolen

West Indian all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite, representing Knowle and Dorridge Cricket Club ahead of captaining Birmingham Bears in the T20 Blast, was in for a distressing time when he was out for a first-ball duck on debut for the side, and had his car stolen on the same day as well.

Brathwaite returned to action after recovering from an injury but had the worst possible welcome back as he conceded 31 runs off his four overs and went wicketless.

Later coming out to bat, Brathwaite scooped a long hop into the hands of a fielder on his first ball in English club cricket, as he was out for a golden duck. The all-rounder later revealed he also had his car stolen.

The 33-year-old cricketer later tweeted, documenting his ordeal. “What a day yesterday (Sunday). First time bowling in a game after injury for six months. First ball duck from a long hop. Car stolen. But you know what, woke up this morning (Monday), Sun is shining and giving thanks.”

What a day yesterday

- First time bowling in a game after injury for six months 💩
- First ball duck from a long hop 😫
- Car stolen 🤬

But you know what , woke up this morning , Sun is shining and giving thanks 🙏🏾

— Carlos Brathwaite (@CRBrathwaite26) April 17, 2022

Brathwaite received a lot of sympathy from fans who hoped that he got his car back soon, while others hoped the cricketer would strike form soon.