We have all read the stories about freak injuries, caused by a moment of madness, silliness, or pure misfortune. Argentinian goalkeeper Nery Pumpido catching his wedding ring on a nail on the crossbar. England wicketkeeper Paul Downton being hit in the eye by a flying bail - the same fate suffered by South African wickie Mark Boucher.

In cricket, the biggest problem for most batsmen is the ball. Swing, bounce, pace, turn. The usual threats offered by any bowler. When a batsman makes his way back to the pavilion after being dismissed, he will often complain about the bounce of the ball.

But the bounce of the bat?

Playing for Surrey in their Vitality Blast T20 tie against Hampshire, England batsman Jason Roy was dismissed for a golden duck. Bowled round his legs by Afghanistan off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the hard-hitting opening batsman was apoplectic as he made his way off the field.

Having made his way back to the team dressing room, the Durban-born opener flung his bat away in anger, only to have it bounce back off the floor and hit him straight in the face. We all know modern bats are powerful, but Roy must have wished that he had thrown his gloves at the wall instead.

On another day, this freak accident could have been worse. Roy will be out of Surrey's next Vitality match against Glamorgan after suffering some light bruising, but right now his biggest problem is his embarrassment.

The player has apologised to his team mates and Surrey supporters, and will surely be hoping give the ball similar treatment when he next walks out to the crease.