Hilton Cartwright showed incredible balance between cricket and family when he left a match midway to be there for the birth of his second child. Afterward, he returned to the game, scored 65 runs, and helped Western Australia claim a six-wicket win against Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield.
Cartwright Australian Player Pauses Mid-Innings for Child’s Birth, Returns to Lead Team to Victory
• Hilton Cartwright left mid-innings for the birth of his second child
• Returned to score 65 runs before being dismissed by Riley Meredith
• Contributed to Western Australia’s total of 332, securing a six-wicket victory over Tasmania
West Australian all-rounder Hilton Cartwright made headlines with a dramatic mid-innings exit during a Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania to support his wife for the unexpected birth of their second child. Cartwright, who was unbeaten on 52*, received a call during the tea break on Day 2, informing him that his wife, Tameka, had gone into induced labor due to complications. At 37 weeks pregnant, Tameka was advised by her obstetrician to proceed with an early delivery that afternoon. Without hesitation, Cartwright left the field to be by her side.
