What is ‘concussion substitute‘ rule? Here’s Is something you would like to know about the rule
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The ‘concussion substitution’ rule allows a team to replace a concussed player in the playing XI.
· Marnus Labuschagne was the first player to be subbed in under the new set of guidelines after replacing Steve Smith in the 2nd Ashes 2019 Test.
A team can have a ‘like-for-like’ replacement in case of a concussion to any player during a match. The rule is been applicable since August 1, 2019 .
Concussion Substitute – Is there a controversy over the decision to allow India a concussion substitute during the first T20I between India and Australia. What does the rules states?
As the incident happened during India’s ongoing tour of Australia, as Controversal situation was been seen for the first time during India’s ongoing tour of Australia, as Yuzvendra Chahal came in as a concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja in the opening T20I and ended up being the player of the match for his three wickets. The Australian team management disagreed with match referee David Boon’s decision to allow India a concussion sub despite Jadeja not being given a concussion test on the spot.
What exactly happened any why was Ravindra Jadeja replaced – Concussion Substitute
On the second ball of the final over during India’s innings, bowled by Mitchell Starc, Jadeja was hit on his helmet on a back-of-a-length delivery. The ball went towards backward point where the catch was dropped by Moises Henriques. Jadeja wasn’t checked by the Indian team physio on the spot following the incident and he played three more balls after that and hit two boundaries.
Prior to that in the previous over, Jadeja had grabbed his hamstring and the physio went out to treat him. He was seen struggling with his running between the wickets and the injury apparently had put a question whether he would be allowed to play in the rest of the match.
Begin of Controversy – Concussion Substitute
With Jadeja to be assessed by the medical team, India asked for a concussion sub during the innings break, which was approved by the match referee. The decision didn’t go down well with Australia coach Justin Langer and Australian Captain Aaron Finch, as they were seen having a heated conversation with the referee David Boon. Langer left the conversation and was seen visibly annoyed and not happy with the decision as Ravindra Jadeja was not giving the concussion test on the spot. As the ICC concussion management guidelines allow concussion test at the end of the over as well
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