FCBurnley wrote:Looks like the miracle recovery could be on. Smith expects to play at Headingley !! Apparently Cricket Australia have their own protocol for concussion and will monitor Smith on a daily basis. After the tragic Phil Hughes incident you would think CA would be ultra careful.
I don't know the protocols for cricket,but i'm pretty sure in football and rugby if you've sustained a concussion,you sit out for 7 days minimum,so usually you miss the next match,depending on the schedule.
You do have to wonder if this wasn't Steve Smith,would the Australians be so desperate to risk a player's health i suspect not.
If they choose to select Smith then they can't complain if Archer especially welcomes him with some chin music,England would be
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not to test out his nerve.