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Konstas’ Ashes Hopes Take a Battering as History Made with First Shield Sub
Sean Abbott was substituted after splitting his right hand webbing during a Sheffield Shield match, triggering Cricket Australia's new injury-replacement rule with a 12-day stand-down.
- On Oct 15, 2025, New South Wales seamer Sean Abbott became the first player subbed out under Cricket Australia's injury-replacement trial, with Charlie Stobo activated as the first-ever replacement.
- While bowling at the Junction Oval, Sean Abbott split the webbing on his right hand, and New South Wales medical staff ruled him out about 30 minutes later before applying to the match referee for a replacement.
- The trial rule requires a 12-day stand-down starting day three, which for Abbott begins on October 17, and Victoria may make a tactical bowler substitution before stumps on day two.
- Australia's pace resources face another blow as Abbott's untimely hand injury deepens concerns amid Lance Morris out for the summer, Jhye Richardson recovering, and Doggett and Webster sidelined.
- Abbott remains in the Australia T20 squad and could be available on October 29 if his hand recovers, while the trial will provide feedback to the International Cricket Council.
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