Ashes Series Likely To Feature Concussion Substitute

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to introduce concussion substitutes to international cricket in the upcoming Ashes series starting from August 1. Meanwhile, the debate of having a concussion substitute started after the unfortunate demise of Australia’s Phil Hughes during a List A match in 2014.

Concussion substitute to debut in Ashes

Read More: Lord’s To Go Red In Support Of Ruth Strauss Foundation

Since then, Cricket Australia introduced the concept of concussion substitutes in their men’s and women’s domestic tournaments and the BBL for the 2016-17 season. However, it was not brought into the Sheffield Shield until the following summer after the ICC amended rules so that games would not lose their first-class status. In October 2017, ICC had started a two-year trial of concussion substitutes in domestic cricket.

Also read: ICC World Cup 2019: Ben Stokes Wanted Jason Roy To Bat In Super Over

Recently, many former cricketers have raised their voices for more stringent protocols regarding concussion. As a result, the apex body is likely to introduce it during the upcoming Ashes series. As per reports in ESPNcricinfo, the issue is on the agenda at the International Cricket Council (ICC) annual conference taking place in London this week. And it is almost sure that the authorities will approve the same and look to implement it as early as possible. ICC is of the view to have safety protocols in all the World Test Championship matches which begin from August 1 with Ashes series.

Read More: Top Stories: Your Daily News Roundup – 17th of July 2019

Meanwhile, England all-rounder recently announced that he has set his sight on the upcoming Ashes starting at Edgbaston. England will look to make it double after clinching their maiden ICC World Cup trophy. On the other hand, Australia have not won an Ashes series in England since 2001. They will be desperate to put their best feet forward and beat the recently crowned World Cup champions.

Also read: Five Things Fans Will Miss If MS Dhoni Retires

Also read: Five Potential Candidates For India’s Next Bowling Coach