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Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques on Friday questioned whether or not Yuzvendra Chahal will be referred to as a “like for like” concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja after the leg-spinner spun his internet to take India to a 11-run victory within the first T20 worldwide on Friday. Jadeja was hit by a Mitchell Starc bouncer within the last over of the Indian innings and he was changed by Chahal when India got here out to defend their complete. To the frustration of the Australians, Chahal took 3/25 as the house facet may rating solely 150 for 7 whereas chasing 162. “There was no doubt that Jadeja was hit on the helmet and there could have been a concussion. A decision was taken that there was a concussion and a replacement was made. We are not doubting that,” Henriques stated on the post-match convention.
“But was it a like-for-like replacement? That is the question. Jadeja was more of an all-rounder and he had done his batting. Chahal is a (pure) bowler,” stated the 33-year outdated who scored 30 and took three wickets for 22 throughout India innings.
He, nevertheless, made it clear that he was neither questioning ICC’s concussion substitute rule nor India’s proper to hunt a substitute.
“ICC’s rule is fine, sure there should be (concussion) replacement. We are not talking about the decision to make the replacement.
“Only factor we’re saying is there needs to be a like-for-like substitute. That is the way in which to do going forward, I believe.”
Henriques however chose to steer clear of debate surrounding how one reaches the conclusion about replacement.
“I do not understand how the choice (to make substitute) was arrived, I’m not concerned in these issues. There are medical doctors to try this and it isn’t our job to take these selections,” he said when asked whether there should be more clarity in the replacement rule.
Henriques, who made an impressive comeback in international arena with the ongoing series, said that his job is to play to best of his abilities while selection is not in his hands.
“Selected or not, I can not do something, that isn’t in my arms. What I can do is to be optimistic in angle, preserve performing in home and worldwide cricket and make use of the alternatives that come to your greatest skill.
“In the Australian team, 8-9 players will get picked first and then a couple of players will get there. So whenever I get a chance, I try to make the most of that opportunity.”
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Asked in regards to the plan of the group going forward after shedding the primary T20I, he stated,”We have to adjust our plan. Everybody has a different plan and we have to adjust. I am sure we will see what is the best one and learn from the last few games.”
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