During Day 3 of the third Test of ongoing South Africa’s tour of India at the JSCA stadium in Ranchi, the fierce Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav bowled a lethal bouncer to South Africa opening batsman Dean Elgar to hit him in the helmet. The incident took place on the third delivery of the 10th over when taking his eyes off the ball proved costly for Elgar as he was smacked right in the middle of his helmet.
The southpaw immediately fell down and only got up after receiving medical attention. It was the same reason why the umpires decided to take an early tea. Soon after that, Elgar has retired hurt at the moment as all-rounder George Linde walked out to bat alongside wicket-keeper batsman Heinrich Klaasen in the last session.
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It is reported that Elgar has been sent to a hospital for a concussion test and his substitute has also been announced a Tenunies de Bryun. With South Africa already seven down, the visitors will need De Bryun to retain some respect for the team before the visitor’s further wickets.
Here is the video of the vicious delivery:
South Africa is currently following on after getting bundled out for 162 in 56.2 overs and they are trailing by more than 300+ runs.
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Here is how netizens reacted to the delivery:
Nasty ball from yadav.. hope elgar is safe.. #thankuhelmets
— Vijay (@me_vj_prakash) October 21, 2019
https://twitter.com/shockerhess/status/1186207552520015873
India pace bowling has been story for me this series. They have brought seam, a bit of swing, relentless accuracy and menace, both with the new and the old ball #INDvSA
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) October 21, 2019
Gets worse for South Africa. Elgar can't resume his innings so it is Klassen and Linde already. Maybe it is effectively 26-5 but more important, hope Elgar recovers soon.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 21, 2019
At Ranchi, India was cruising for yet another big win. South Africa was bundled out for 162 in the first innings and now reeling at 65/5 while following on as India declared their first innings at 497/9. For India, Rohit Sharma scored a double century in the first innings.
