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Umpire Reiffel leaves field after being hit on head

Umpire Paul Reiffel was forced to leave the field today for medical attention after being hit on the back of the head by a throw from Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the post lunch session of the fourth Test between India and England.

Published : Dec 08, 2016 14:58 IST , PTI

Paul Reiffel was replaced by Marias Erasmus, who was doing the third umpire’s duty indoors.
Paul Reiffel was replaced by Marias Erasmus, who was doing the third umpire’s duty indoors.
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Paul Reiffel was replaced by Marias Erasmus, who was doing the third umpire’s duty indoors.

On-field umpire Paul Reiffel was forced to leave the field today for medical attention after being hit on the back of the head by a throw from fielder Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the post lunch session of the fourth Test between India and England here.

The former Australian fast bowler was stationed at square leg when the ball thrown by Bhuvneshwar from deep square leg hit him flush on the back of the head and he fell down on the turf.

Play was halted for a while as on-field medical attention was administered before the dazed official left the ground to go into the pavilion for further rest and recuperation.

Reiffel was replaced by Marias Erasmus, who was doing the third umpire’s duty indoors and his duties were transferred to reserve official C. Shamsuddin sitting inside.

The incident happened close to the first hour of play in the second session and drinks were taken ahead of schedule to make up for the stoppage.

Later it was learnt that umpire Reiffel was fine. His CT scan was clear and as precaution he had been advised to rest. As such, he will not take any further part in the Mumbai Test and has been replaced by Marais Erasmus.

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