Cricket has learned its lessons since the tragic death of Philip Hughes three years ago. The Australian batsman died three days after being struck on the head by a Sean Abbott bouncer during a Sheffield Shield game between South Australia and New South Wales. Since the heartbreaking death of the promising batsman, the umpires are now not taking any chances relating to head and neck injuries.
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ICC adopts cautious approach in dealing with head injuries
Samarawickrama was hit on the grill by a Vijay sweep on the opening day of the third Test. © BCCI
In the third over after Lunch on Day 1
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