New South Wales opening batsman Daniel Hughes has become the first player to be substituted during a match under Cricket Australia’s new concussion protocol.
Opener Daniel Hughes (122) scores a century as New South Wales (4/310) beat Victoria (309) by six-wickets to keep #MatadorCup hopes alive pic.twitter.com/cYWJlJjnd6
— FOX SPORTS News (@FOXSportsNews) October 16, 2016
Hughes was replaced by Nick Larkin during the One-Day Cup elimination final between New South Wales and Victoria Friday after being struck on the helmet by a bouncer from Test fast bowler Peter Siddle.
Scary stuff in the #MatadorCup with Daniel Hughes retiring hurt due to a concussion: https://t.co/LsBIEjjiyI pic.twitter.com/jyhiY60D0g
— FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) October 21, 2016
Larkin wasn’t required to face a ball as New South Wales won the rain-affected match by 31 runs.
Cricket Australia has introduced a rule in its Big Bash Twenty20 and one-day competitions this season which allow teams to replace a player who has left the field for medical assessment after being struck on the head.
Update on Dan Hughes: Has been assessed by the doctor and ruled out of the remainder of the match. Nick Larkin has been nominated as the sub
— NSW Blues (@CricketNSWBlues) October 21, 2016
New South Wales batsman Nic Maddinson also struck on the head during the match called the rule “a great move.
