Fans show concern as Marnus Labuschagne gets hit on the helmet by a bumper from Siraj

Marnus Labuschagne carried out the rescue act after Australia were reduced to 38/3 inside their 15 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat against India in the ongoing second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. However, he almost ended up getting injured while facing a vicious delivery from debutant Mohammed Siraj.

'Glad he is alright'

This happened in the 36th over of Australia's first innings. Debutant Siraj was already into his fifth over and he had ensured from his end to contain the run flow till that point in time. On the second delivery, he bowled one that bounced awkwardly after pitching and struck Labuschagne straight on the helmet. Shubman Gill claimed the catch and India thought that the ball might have made contact with the glove and bat and decided to get it reviewed but backed out in a while. 

Meanwhile, India's stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane went to the batsman and asked him whether he was alright. The physio had come out for a mandatory concussion check and the 26-year-old had no difficulties whatsoever after getting checked as he continued batting. 

The video was posted by Cricket Australia on their official Twitter handle. Take a look.

However, the netizens seemed concerned about the number four batsman's safety and well-being and they were relieved that he was doing well. Here are some of the reactions.

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