Former Australia captain Mark Taylor warned against abusing the concussion substitute rule, saying it is for the protection of players and should be used fairly and responsibly.
The Ravindra Jadeja off-roader was replaced by the spinner Yuzvendra Chahal as a “concussion surrogate” after it received a blow to the head at the first T20 International in Canberra on Friday. Chahal went on to play a major role in India’s 11-race victory with 3/25 figures.
“The concussion rules are there to protect the players,” said Taylor, a former member of the ICC Cricket Committee, as quoted by the ‘Sydney Morning Herald’.
“If they abuse them, there’s a chance it’s like the runner’s rule. The reason brokers were banned was because they started abusing them. It is up to the players to ensure that they use the concussion submarine fairly and responsibly. I’m not suggesting that it didn’t happen last night, ”he added.
Following the decision, Australia’s head coach Justin Langer was seen having a lively conversation with match referee David Boon on the sidelines, but it was unknown if it had anything to do with Chahal being allowed as a substitute due to shock. cerebral.
The fact that Jadeja did not immediately seek medical attention and scored two more limits on his 44-of-23-ball fast shot fueled further suspicions about the concussion finding.
“I have said for years that I would like to see the players and coaches take more responsibility in running the game. The laws are there to protect them and improve the game for the player. Just make sure they are used correctly, that’s all I would say, “Taylor said.
The second T20 International will be played here on Sunday.
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