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Concussion
Fri, June 27 2025
ICC announces new rule: Minimum 7-day Stand-Down period for Concussed players
As per the new rules of ICC, teams will now have to nominate designated concussion replacements for each match.
Mon, November 22 2021
West Indies vs Sri Lanka: Shai Hope Named Concussion Replacement For Jeremy Solozano
Jeremy Solozano's as a concussion replacement after the young batter was hit on the helmet on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.
Sat, December 05 2020
Anil Kumble Reacts Concussion Substitute Controversy, Says India Right in Calling Yuzvendra Chahal as Ravindra Jadeja’s Replacement
Kumble didn't agree with reports that also suggested that Jadeja was an all-rounder and that India should have replaced him with an all-rounder.
Sat, December 05 2020
IND vs AUS 2nd T20I 2020: Sunil Gavaskar Surprised by ‘Noise’ Around Concussion Substitute Controversy, Says Yuzvendra Chahal Replacing Ravindra Jadeja Was Within Rules
Gavaskar said he was surprised over the controversy regarding a concussion sub allowed to India during their victory in the 1st T20I against Australia in Canberra on Friday.
Fri, December 04 2020
‘Concussion Substitute’ Law Explained, Here’s Everything You Need to Know About ICC’s Controversial Rule
In July last year, the International Cricket Council had allowed like for like concussion substitutes in case a player got hit on the head.
Fri, December 04 2020
IND vs AUS 1st T20I 2020: Moises Henriques Questions Yuzvendra Chahal’s Introduction as ‘Like-for-Like’ Replacement For Concussed Ravindra Jadeja
A combination of Jadeja, the batsman, and Chahal, the bowler, knocked Australia out in a T20I that they controlled for long periods.
Fri, December 04 2020
1st T20I India vs Australia 2020: Yuzvendra Chahal Becomes First Concussion Substitute to Win Player of The Match Award
Chahal, who was not picked in the playing XI but he walked away with the Man of the Match award, becoming the first player to do so as a concussion substitute.
Sat, September 12 2020
England vs Australia ODI: Steve Smith Doubtful Starter For Second ODI, Set to Undergo Second Concussion Test
The 31-year-old world number one Test batsman is understood to have subsequently undergone a concussion test and was omitted from the first ODI side 'as a precautionary measure.'