South Africa opening batsman Hashim Amla was forced to leave the field in the opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 after being struck in the head by a 90 mph ball from England pacer Jofra Archer.
The ferocious bouncer from Archer in the fourth over of South Africa’s run chase caught the Proteas opener into the grille.
It looked as though Amla was okay to continue but it seems concussion tests have shown something up and he has had to retire hurt.
Amla, who rubbed his forehead as he departed, was replaced by Aiden Markram, with South Africa on 14 at no loss.
According to new laws, a team can replace a player who has a concussion or a suspected concussion while tests are carried out.
A player who has been struck on the head will undergo a five-minute on-field assessment and, if there are concerns, they will leave the pitch before a liaison officer makes a decision on their replacement.
INJURY | @hashamla
Oh-no, Hash has been struck on the head, he has had to go off the field. #ENGvSA #CWC19 #ProteaFire pic.twitter.com/Doldbz4oNF
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) May 30, 2019
Earlier, Jason Roy (54), Joe Root (51), Eoin Morgan (57) and Ben Stokes (89) slammed respective half-centuries to guide England to 311/8 against the Proteas.
