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The ongoing Australia vs South Africa ODI series, which is part of the teams' preparation for the World Cup 2023, witnessed a heart-stopping moment involving Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, who was hit on the head by a bouncer off Kagiso Rabada's bowling.
During the chase of a 223-run target set by South Africa, the Australian team found themselves in a precarious situation. It was the 6th over, and the team had already lost two wickets with just 38 runs on the board. The situation escalated when Cameron Green took to the crease to face a delivery from the South African pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada.
Rabada, known for his lethal bouncers, unleashed a delivery exceeding 140 km/h that went straight for Green's head. The batter couldn't gauge the bounce properly, resulting in a direct hit to his head. The cricket fraternity watched on as Green retired hurt, unable to continue his innings.
Marnus Labuschagne steps in as Concussion Substitute
After Green's head injury, Marnus Labuschagne was called in as a concussion substitute. As of the latest update, Australia's pursuit of the target was hanging by a thread. The team was struggling at 172/7 in 28 overs, with Labuschagne and Ashton Agar holding the fort at the crease. The duo faced the uphill task of chasing down the remaining 51 runs from 22 overs, while South Africa was just three wickets away from sealing the victory.
Cameron Green's injury has also raised questions about his availability for the upcoming World Cup 2023, where he is expected to be a vital part of the Australian squad.
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