In a first-ever concussion substitute in the cricket World Cup historical past, Usama Mir changed injured Shadab Khan throughout Pakistan’s essential sport in opposition to South Africa on Saturday, October 27. Pakistan’s star all-rounder was pressured to depart the sector after touchdown on his head whereas fielding in the second innings at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Shadab was wonderful with a bat as he scored essential 43 runs off 36 balls whereas batting first as Pakistan managed to tug off a difficult whole of 270 runs. But he suffered an unlucky head harm through the first over whereas fielding and needed to go away the sector. He was anticipated to return however the administration dominated him out after an intensive checkup from the medical workers.
South Africa have been off to a flying begin with Quinton de Kock and returning skipper Temba Bavuma placing 30 runs from the primary two overs on the scoreboard. Pakistan suffered an enormous blow as Shadab Khan misplaced his steadiness after a fast throw. He appeared in ache as he landed on his shoulder after which his head made contact with the bottom. After medical consideration, he left the sector and not using a stretcher after which the PCB offered an official replace on a concussion substitute.
“Pakistan have taken a concussion substitute for Shadab Khan in the ongoing match against South Africa,” PCB Media assertion mentioned. “Usama Mir will replace Shadab. Shadab hit his head while fielding. He briefly took the field, but after a thorough assessment, the Pakistan team medical panel decided to replace him. The substitute request was approved by the match referee.”
South Africa Playing XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Tabraiz Shamsi, Lungi Ngidi.
Pakistan Playing XI: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf.
