SL vs AUS Live: SL vs AUS 1st ODI Live – Australia’s white-ball spearhead Mitchell Starc won’t play the first ODI against Sri Lanka today at Pallekele Stadium. The left-arm pacer, who bowled close to full tilt in the practice session ahead of the first ODI won’t be permitted to play the game under ICC rules and regulations. Follow SL vs AUS Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
SL vs AUS Live: Reason revealed why stitched-up Mitchell Starc won’t play the first ODI against Sri Lanka – Check Out
SL vs AUS Live: Why stiched-up Mitchell Starc won’t be able to play the first ODI against Sri Lanka
- Australia’s premier white-ball bowler sliced open the index finger on his left hand during his opening over of the first T20I
- Strac had to take six stitches on his finger, but the 32-year-old was able to bowl in the nets with three layers of strapping tape at the training session in Kandy
- He bowled to Marnus Labuschangne and Steven Smith without much difficulty, before leaving the ground
- Later, it was revealed why Starc won’t be able to play the first ODI due to ICC Rules and Regulations
Under the Laws, “protection for the hand or fingers may be worn only with the consent of the umpires” and it is not uncommon for fielders to be seen with tape and strapping on hands, wrists, and fingers.
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SL vs AUS Live: Reason revealed why stitched-up Mitchell Starc won’t play the first ODI against Sri Lanka – Check Out
SL vs AUS Live: Match officials and laws have become stricter – Over the past few years the match officials have become stricter. The ICC and officials do not allow bowlers to play with tapes. The exception is only during an injury in the same match. Starc was not injured during the match and hence he is ruled out to play the first ODI.
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