India
EXPLAINED: Why concussion sub for a shoulder injury? Mahela Jayawardene clarifies
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A concussion substitute was introduced during a match at the Wankhede Stadium after Mitchell Santner suffered an injury, appearing to hurt his shoulder and head while completing a catch. MI head coach Jayawardene explained the decision, stating that Santner hit his head, neck, and shoulder, and was taken for a scan. The team requested a concussion sub, which was allowed by the match referee and umpires, and Shardul Thakur replaced Santner