Mohammad Saad became the first-ever concussion substitute in Pakistan domestic history after being named as a replacement for Usman Salahuddin during Central Punjab's Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match against Southern Punjab on Sunday (September 15).

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that Salahuddin will not be able to participate anymore in the ongoing First-Class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match after getting hit on the neck while fielding at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, resulting Saad came in for Central Punjab on Day 2 against Southern Punjab.

Salahuddin was appeared in some discomfort and walked off the field after being hit on the left side of his neck while fielding at short-leg when Sami Aslam went for a sweep off Bilal Asif’s bowling in the first session of the match on Sunday. Later, Scans confirmed a concussion but ruled out any major concerns.

The PCB said in a statement, “The player was immediately examined for a concussion and was taken off the field for an X-ray. Salahuddin had neck pain, headache, and blurred vision immediately after the injury.” Noteworthy, PCB's concussion substitute rule allows 24 hours to the team to ask for concussion substitute after monitoring the injured player.

In the international cricket, Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne was the first-ever concussion substitute when he replaced Steve Smith in the second Ashes Test against England.

(With ANI Inputs)