The debate has sprung up ever since Ravindra Jadeja took on Yuzvendra Chahal’s ground as a concussion substitute in the first T20 match against Australia
Sydney The debate has erupted ever since Yuzvendra Chahal landed on the ground as Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the first T20 match against hosts Australia.
Now former Australia captain Mark Taylor has given a big statement on this issue. Taylor warned against misuse of concession option rule, saying it is for the safety of the players and should be used appropriately and responsibly.Yuzvendra Chahal, who replaced Allrounder Ravindra Jadeja in the first T20 International in Canberra on Friday against Australia, took three wickets for 25 runs and played a key role in helping India win by 11 runs.
Taylor, a former member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) cricket committee, told the ‘Sydney Morning Herald’ that the concession rule is to protect the player. He said that if it is misused then it may be that its fate will be like the ‘runner’ rule.
The runner rule was abolished because it was being misused. It is up to the players to implement the concession rules properly and responsibly. The second match of the series will be played on this ground on Sunday.
Questions raised on Chahal’s submission
- Australian coach Justin Langer expressed his displeasure at Chahal’s concession on this to match referee David Boon before the start of the Australian innings in the first T20 match. Australian all-rounder Moises Henriques also questioned that Jadeja was an all-rounder and had batting. Chahal is a bowler. Substitute should also be like Jadeja.