Marnus Labuschagne referred to as in as Cameron Green’s concussion sub
Cameron Green was substituted out of Australia’s opening ODI towards South Africa in Bloemfontein with a concussion after he was hit by a Kagiso Rabada bouncer within the sixth over of the chase. Marnus Labuschagne took his place within the line-up and, as he did at Lord’s in 2019, produced an important innings which took his workforce to victory.
Green had solely simply arrived on the crease after Rabada eliminated Mitchell Marsh with the primary ball of his third over and defended the primary supply he confronted. That ball was full however Rabada instantly went for change in size, charged in and delivered a 140kph-plus ball which angled in from off stump. Green didn’t have a lot time to react however turned his head to the offside and was hit on the left ear flap.
He took his helmet off to disclose a drop of blood behind the ear and swelling within the space, which was seen inside seconds. He acquired an on-field concussion test from the Australia phyiso then left the sphere to obtain additional remedy. Australia have been 38 for two on the time.
A short time later the concussion alternative was confirmed and Labuschagne walked to the crease on the fall of Alex Carey’s wicket which left Australia are 72 for five.
A Cricket Australia spokesperson mentioned that Green was “being monitored by medical staff.”
It was the second time Labuschange has been a concussion sub in worldwide cricket after changing Steven Smith throughout the 2019 Ashes Test at Lord’s in what can be a defining second of his profession.
Labuschagne was not an authentic a part of this ODI squad however was referred to as in when Smith was dominated out with a wrist damage