During this period, both Edrich and Compton found it difficult to position themselves quickly enough to play Lindwall.[63] The Australian paceman then hit Compton on the arm, and soon after, felled him with a bouncer that the batsman top-edged into his face.[2][3][64] This forced Compton to leave the field with a bloodied eyebrow with the score at 2/33.[65] Upon hearing the umpire's call of no-ball while the ball was travelling towards him, and knowing he was immune from dismissal, Compton decided to change his stroke.