Star batsman Chris Gayle extended his fair play off the field visiting the 11-year-old girl who was injured after she was hit by a ball during the IPL match in Bangalore on Tuesday. Tia Bhatia was hit by a ball the Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman had hit for a six at Tuesday's match against Pune Warriors. She is recuperating at Mallya Hospital in the city.

Hospital medical superintendent Kanchan Sanyal told The Hindu the girl had suffered a fracture on the nasal bone. “She underwent a surgery in the morning and is doing fine,” she said. Gayle, along with RCB team owner Siddartha Mallya visited her after the match last night and wished her a speedy recovery. “The parents as well as [Tia] have appreciated the support extended by Mr. Gayle and Mr. Mallya,” she added.