Was Chahal a 'like-for-like' concussion substitute for Jadeja, questions Henriques

Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques on Friday questioned wher Yuzvendra Chahal can be called a "like for like" concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja after leg-spinner spun his web to take India to aa 11-run victory in first T20 international on Friday.

Jadeja was hit by a Mitchell Starc bouncer in final over of Indian innings and he was replaced by Chahal when India came out to defend ir total. To frustration of Australians, Chahal took 3/25 as home side could score only 150 for 7 while chasing 162.

"re was doubt that Jadeja was hit on helmet and re could have been a concussion. A decision was taken that re was a concussion and a replacement was made. We are t doubting that," Henriques said at post-match conference.

"But was it a like-for-like replacement? That is question. Jadeja was more of an all-rounder and he had done his batting. Chahal is a (pure) bowler," said 33-year old who scored 30 and took three wickets for 22 during India innings.

He, however, made it clear that he was neir questioning ICC's concussion replacement rule r India's right to seek a replacement. "ICC's rule is fine, sure re should be (concussion) replacement. We are t talking about decision to make replacement.

"Only thing we are saying is re should be a like-for-like replacement. That is way to do going ahead, I think." Henriques, however, chose to steer clear of debate surrounding how one reaches conclusion about replacement.

"I don't kw how decision (to make replacement) was arrived, I am t involved in those things. re are doctors to do that and it's t our job to take those decisions," he said when asked wher re should be more clarity in replacement rule.

Henriques, who made an impressive comeback in international arena with ongoing series, said that his job is to play to best of his abilities while selection is t in his hands.

He said, "Selected or t, I can't do anything, that is t in my hands. What I can do is to be positive in attitude, keep performing in domestic and international cricket and make use of opportunities that come to your best ability. In Australian team, 8-9 players will get picked first and n a couple of players will get re. So whenever I get a chance, I try to make most of that opportunity."

Asked about plan of team going ahead after losing first T20I, he said, "We have to adjust our plan. Everybody has a different plan and we have to adjust. I am sure we will see what is best one and learn from last few games."

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