Usama Mir becomes World Cup's first concussion substitute as Shadab Khan suffers head injury in PAK vs SA clash
Hindustan TimesPakistan incurred another brutal blow on Friday during their World Cup 2023 match against South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai as vice-captain Shadab Khan suffered a head injury which saw the all-rounder walk off the field. Pakistan's Shadab Khan goes off the field after being injured during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between South Africa and Pakistan The incident happened in the very first over of South Africa's chase of 271 when Shadab attempted to run out Quinton de Kock only to land poorly on his head and shoulder, thus requiring an immediate medical attention. "Pakistan have taken a concussion substitute for Shadab Khan in the ongoing match against South Africa. Mir, who has been backed by veterans and experts from Pakistan to be part of the playing XI in the World Cup, was subsequently introduced into the attack and he dismissed Rassie van der Dussen to break the crucial 54-run third-wicket stand for South Africa.
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