Brain injury charity Headway says batsman should not have returned to pitch after being hit
The fallout from the sight of the great Australian batsman Steve Smith being felled by a 92.4 mph bouncer, which led to him being withdrawn on Sunday from the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, has reignited the debate about whether sport is wary enough about the dangers of concussion.
On Saturday Smith had looked groggy and disorientated as he left the pitch after being hit by England’s Jofra Archer – yet he was soon given the all clear to continue after being checked by the Australian team doctor. However, when Smith woke up on Sunday he was suffering from dizzy spells and was quickly pulled out of the team with concussion.
Written by Sean Ingle Chief sports reporter
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/18/steve-smiths-test-concussion-reignites-debate-about-safety under the title “Steve Smith’s Test concussion reignites debate about safety”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
