Concussion

Even though Bravo resumed his innings on the fourth day morning, he couldn’t carry on for long as delayed concussion symptoms showed up and was forced to retire hurt on 23. read more

Steve Smith took to the crease in the three-day tour game at Derby on Friday, coming in with Australia 179-2. read more

The right-handed batsman will not be on the field for the final day of the Test on Sunday. Smith was hit on the neck below the left ear from a stinging bouncer from England pacer Jofra Archer on Saturday, after which he fell down on the ground. read more

At its annual conference in London, ICC confirmed that concussion substitutes will come into effect in the international cricket from August 1. read more

Phil Hughes’ untimely death prompted the ICC affiliates to work on raising awareness about the short and long-term effects of a concussion. read more

The study found that for adolescents with symptoms following a concussion, starting physical therapy (PT) earlier - within less than three weeks after the injury - provides outcomes similar to those of later PT. read more