Published 15:59 IST, December 13th 2019

Injury replacements in tests? Michael Vaughan gets radical as Ferguson walks off

Michael Vaughan has come up with a suggestion for injury replacement rule after Lockie Ferguson had walked off the field during the 1st Test against Australia

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Michael Vaughan came forward to give his suggestion on matter of injury replacements after Kiwi pacer Lockie Ferguson had walked off field on Day 2 of first Test match between Australia and New Zealand at Optus Stadium in Perth. visitors suffered a  massive setback when Ferguson was escorted away from field on first day of his debut Test. It was n revealed that speedster will t be able to bowl for remainder of match.

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Michael Vaughan gives a suggestion

Taking to micro-blogging site, Vaughan wrote that he reckons Test cricket needs an injury replacement rule and an Independent doctor on site who will access players (giving example of Ferguson's injury at Perth). former English skipper n added that if doctor deems injury to be real only n can a replacement come in. ex-batsman n asked fans what y all thought about same.

fans also came forward to give ir suggestions. Here are some of responses.

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Day-Night Test

first Test match which is currently underway at Perth is being played under lights. Meanwhile, this is also second pink-ball Test match between Trans-Tasman rivals. two teams were very first sides to play Day-Night Test match in 2015 at Adelaide Oval where hosts had registered a famous win. From that match onwards, Aussies have been on a winning streak in pink-ball Tests and would aim to finish year with yet ar D/N Test win. Meanwhile, Kiwis would be er to avenge ir 2015 loss and hope to become first side to beat Australia in a Test match played under lights. 

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14:45 IST, December 13th 2019