Latest Sports News - Labuschagne becomes first-ever concussion substitute in int'l cricket

--- Labuschagne becomes first-ever concussion substitute in int\'l cricket --- Australia\'s South Africa-born all-rounder Marnus Labuschagne has become the first-ever concussion substitute in international cricket. Labuschagne replaced Steve Smith, who has been ruled out of the Lord\'s Test following a delayed concussion after being hit on neck by a 148-kmph bouncer by England pacer Jofra Archer. Concussion substitute rule came into effect in international cricket on August 1. --- Wouldn\'t be surprised if neck guard becomes mandatory: Justin Langer --- Australia head coach Justin Langer has said he wouldn\'t be surprised if wearing a neck guard becomes mandatory in the future for batsmen. His remark comes after Steve Smith was felled after being hit on the neck by a bouncer from Jofra Archer in the second Ashes Test. \"You never like seeing your players get hit like that,\" he added. --- Steve Smith dances around to leave deliveries, video goe