{
  "id": 18663511,
  "title": "What is concussion sub in cricket? ICC rule explained as NZ's Blair Tickner replaced after hit by Anshul Kamboj bouncer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/what-is-concussion-sub-in-cricket-icc-rule-explained-as-nzs-blair",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T07:30:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/concussion-sub-cricket-icc-rule-093503936.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The International Cricket Council's (ICC) concussion substitution rule was explained following a New Zealand cricket match in Wellington where Blair Tickner was replaced by Matt Fisher after being hit by a bouncer. The rule permits a like-for-like replacement to replace a player who has been substituted due to a concussion. The new replacement is expected to perform the same role as the concussed player during the remainder of the match. The decision of the ICC Match Referee is final, and both the replaced player and the concussion replacement will be considered to have played in the match for records and statistical purposes.",
  "summary": "What is a concussion sub in cricket? We explain ICC's like-for-like substitution rules after NZ's Blair Tickner was hit by an Anshul Kamboj bouncer in Wellington.",
  "key_points": [
    "ICC concussion substitution rule explained",
    "Blair Tickner replaced by Matt Fisher",
    "Replacement must perform same role"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Allowing like-for-like replacements for concussed players preserves team balance during matches while ensuring both the original player and their substitute receive official credit for their statistical contributions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}