MI Under Scanner? Jayawardene Defends Concussion Substitute Decision

Mumbai: After the big defeat against Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians have come into the news not only for their performance but also for a decision. After Mitchell Santner got injured during the match, concussion replacement was taken, on which questions are now being raised.

What happened on the field?

Santner fell while trying to take a catch during CSK's innings. He completed the catch but had to leave the field after that. At that time it was not clear how serious the injury was.

Was the injury in the shoulder or the head?

From here the matter seemed to get a bit complicated. Initially the issue of shoulder injury came to light, but later a concussion replacement was taken, due to which the discussion intensified.

Why did the team get concussion?

Mumbai Indians officially appealed for this. Under the rules, replacement is available only when the player has symptoms like head injury or dizziness.

What did the coach say?

After the match, Mahela Jayawardene told that Santner's head had also hit the ground. He said that the player was feeling dizzy, hence this decision was taken.

Did the approval come easily?

The umpire and match referee accepted the team's demand. After this Shardul Thakur was fielded.

How much impact could Shardul Thakur make?

Shardul Thakur could not leave the expected impact for the team. He landed in the lower order, but he was not successful in handling the innings or changing the direction of the match.

How was Mumbai's condition in the match?

The team was seen struggling throughout the match. The target was big and the batting could not survive. In the end the team was all out for 104 runs.

Will this decision be discussed further?

There is often debate in such matters. Questions have been raised about the concussion rule before, and this time too the discussion doesn't seem to be stopping.

What is the challenge for the team now?

Continuous defeats and now controversies, both together are increasing the pressure. The team will have to make a comeback soon. After this whole matter, the debate regarding the interpretation of the rules of concussion replacement may also intensify. Teams can now be more cautious about such decisions so that no controversy arises.