Australia A all-rounder Cameron Green will take no further part in the ongoing three-day tour game against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Green was hit on his head by a fierce straight drive from Jasprit Bumrah on the first ball of the 45th over of the Indian innings.
Green bowled a friendly short ball to Bumrah when the speedtster's straight drive burst through the all-rounder`s hands and struck him on the side of the head. Mohammed Siraj on the non-striker's end rushed towards Green as he sat on the ground for a few minutes before he left the field to be checked on by medical staff.
How is this for sportsmanship? Green cops one in the face, Siraj goes straight to check on him. #AUSAvIND #AUSAvINDA pic.twitter.com/ivPYyFF4qa
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) December 11, 2020
According to a Fox Cricket report, Green left the SCG to be assessed further before Cricket Australia announced he will play no further part in the match.
He has been substituted by 19-year old wicket-keeper batsman Pat Rowe. CA said that Green will continue to be monitored by medical staff and they will provide an update on him on Saturday.