Jonny Bairstow became the unlikely star of a possibly painful County Championship moment after an innocent-looking throw ended with one of his Yorkshire teammates taking a blow in a sensitive area. The incident occurred during Yorkshire's clash with Surrey, where Bairstow was keeping wickets. A viral video of the bizarre sequence quickly caught attention, showing the England wicketkeeper struggling to contain his laughter after his casual throw went badly wrong.

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Bairstow’s Casual Throw Turns Into Painful Mishap

The drama unfolded after a Yorkshire seamer sent down a good-length delivery to a Surrey left-hander.

The batsman failed to make contact, with the ball continuing through to Bairstow behind the stumps.

With the next delivery yet to be bowled, Bairstow appeared relaxed as he prepared to return the ball towards the slip cordon.

Instead of making a conventional throw, the wicketkeeper casually sent the ball backwards to the fielder stationed at first slip.

There was just one problem. The teammate had turned his attention away and was seemingly unaware that Bairstow had released the ball in his direction. The throw travelled directly towards him before striking him in the groin.

Viral Video Captures Bairstow’s Unfortunate Blunder

After being hit, the Yorkshire fielder immediately dropped to the ground in apparently pain, making the accidental nature of the incident even more awkward.

Bairstow's reaction, however, added another layer to the unforgettable moment. Rather than being able to keep a straight face, the England star burst into laughter as his teammate dealt with the aftermath of the painful blow.

While the incident was clearly accidental, it provided one of those unexpected moments that can instantly become a talking point during a long County Championship match.

Jonny Bairstow has spent much of his career in the spotlight for his batting, wicketkeeping and England performances, but this particular 'contribution' was memorable for an entirely different reason.