Andrew Woodward, a 57-year-old former Derbyshire bowler and cricket coach, sues for £200,000 over injuries he says he suffered when a bowling machine fell on him during a training session. The incident is reported to have occurred in February 2023 at Ryde School, a private school on the Isle of Wight. Woodward alleges that the bowling machine crushed him in the school’s sports hall and that the impact left him with severe back pain, as well as anxiety. The Independent reports that Woodward’s legal action is aimed at a private school, while the Daily Mail describes him as suing in connection with cricket-related bodies and mentions a claim for the same amount. Across the reports, the core allegation is that the bowling machine malfunctioned or fell during use, causing injury to Woodward. The dispute centres on liability for the circumstances of the incident and the extent of his resulting physical and psychological harm, as he seeks compensation of £200,000.