Liton got a blow during the 21st over of Bangladesh innings. Shami delivered a short ball which hit Liton’s helmet. The batsman pulled off his helmet immediately. However, he continued to bat to the next over before he finally retired hurt on 24 off 27.
Mehidy is the first concussion replacement of Bangladesh. As per the ICC law, concussion replacement should be made only with the same kind of a player. It means Mehidy might not be allowed to bowl in this game as he replaces a wicket-keeper batsman. However, it is not confirmed officially yet whether Miraz will be allowed to bowl or not.
In July this year, ICC agreed to allow concussion substitute in all form of international cricket from August 1, with the substitute having to be a ‘like-to-like player’.
The first such substitute was used during the second Test of Ashes 2019 when Jofra Archer hit Steve Smith on his head. Smith failed to continue batting, and Australia fielded Marnus Labuschagne as the concussion replacement of Smith.