Yahoo Sports Chahal Replaces Jadeja as Concussion Sub in 1st T20I vs Australia
Yuzvendra Chahal, who initially not picked for the first T20I against Australia, has been brought in for the second innings as a concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja. This means Chahal can now bowl four overs because he is a like for like substitute.
Jadeja scored an unbeaten 44 for India helping them register a competitive total of 161/7 batting first but in the final over from Mitchell Starc took a blow to the helmet while looking to go for the big hit.
UPDATE: Ravindra Jadeja was hit on the helmet in the final over of the first innings of the first T20I.
Yuzvendra Chahal will take the field in the 2nd innings as a concussion substitute. Jadeja is currently being assessed by the BCCI Medical Team. #TeamIndia #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/tdzZrHpA1H— BCCI (@BCCI) December 4, 2020
Jadeja also hurt his hamstring during the knock and was seen limping off at the end of the innings.
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