However, when hitting, it was not a hit to the head but a hamstring pull that tormented Jadeja.
He hit Josh Hazlewood for 23 runs at 19, but looked to be in a big fight after the third ball. The team’s physical therapist ran out and had to tie him up. In the next over, released by Mitchell Starc, Jadeja was hit in the helmet.
The batter did not show any immediate signs of discomfort.
However, according to Captain Kohli, Jadeja came in after his hit feeling dizzy, and the Indian team management decided to use the concussion substitution rule to replace Jadeja after a thorough medical inspection by the doctor.
After the replacement, Australia coach Justin Langer was seen having a lively conversation with match referee David Boon. Also present was Captain Aaron Finch. The rule states that “there will be a similar replacement for the player who has suffered the concussion or suspected concussion.”
While some former cricketers and commentators questioned India’s decision, Australian captain Aaron Finch played down the issue, saying that medical opinion cannot be questioned.
However, Finch’s teammate, Moises Henriques, questioned whether India’s replacement was similar.
“The concussion rule is fine. There is no doubt that he (Jadeja) received a blow to the head. If a player receives blows to the head and the doctor feels they have a concussion, they need to be replaced 100%. It’s just that if it’s equal to equal. One is an all-rounder and a fielder and the other a bowler hitting 11, “Henriques said in response to a question from TOI.
“That’s the only thing for me. In terms of moving forward and making the game fair, equal replacements are the way to go,” he added.
Sanju Samson clarified that it was on the advice of the team’s physio that India used the concussion surrogate.
“When he returned to the locker room, the physio asked him how he felt. He said he was feeling a bit dizzy. He’s under observation on the advice of the team doctor, ”Samson said.
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