3 players who delivered game-changing performances as concussion substitute
Interestingly, there have been seven instances in international cricket of players making their international debut as concussion substitutes.
2. Yuzvendra Chahal vs Australia, December 2020
The series opener between Australia and India in Canberra involved quite a bizarre ending to the first half of the game. Ravindra Jadeja's blitz was one of the primary reasons for India ending up on 161 at the end of their 20 overs. It was even more commendable bearing in mind that the all-rounder was suffering through a hamstring niggle for the majority of his knock. A strike to the helmet on the second delivery of the final over rendered him reportedly displaying symptoms of concussion belatedly.
Yuzvendra Chahal came in as Jadeja's substitute and provided an instant impact with the ball in his very first over. He first dismissed Aaron Finch, before making Steve Smith head back to the pavilion in his next over. His third of the evening was that of wicketkeeper-batter, Matthew Wade, caught by the then-T20I skipper, Virat Kohli. Ending with figures of 3/25 in four overs, Chahal was awarded the Player of the Match accolade.
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