McLaren ruled out of second Test
South African suffered a concussion in Centurion.
had been hit on the head by a bouncer from Mitchell Johnson on the fourth day of the Centurion Test, which South Africa lost by 281 runs. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
South Africa all-rounder Ryan McLaren has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia because of a mild concussion, according to ESPNcricinfo.
He had been hit on the head by a bouncer from Mitchell Johnson on the fourth day of the Centurion Test, which South Africa lost by 281 runs.
“Ryan was admitted to a Johannesburg clinic on Sunday evening suffering from suspected concussion-related symptoms including worsening headaches and nausea, which started approximately 30 hours after the blow to his head,” South Africa’s team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee said.
“His condition improved overnight and he was re-assessed by a neurologist as well as a leading sports physician with a special interest in concussion, Dr Jon Patricios.”
“But from a medical protocol point of view, any form of concussion is concerning enough to rule him out of the next Test match.”
Published in The Express Tribune, February 19th, 2014.