RR vs CSK in IPL 2021: Faf du Plessis’ concussion issue re-emerges- What comes as a big concern for MS Dhoni’s CSK ahead of playoffs, Faf du Plessis concussion problem seems to have re-emerged ahead of the playoffs. He looked in a pain for a brief amount of pain while batting for CSK against RR. A disturbing clip showed Faf du Plessis holding his neck while sitting on the ground. Follow IPL 2021 live updates on insidesport.co and live streaming on Star Sports & Hotstar.
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IPL 2021: Ahead of IPL Playoffs bad news for MS Dhoni’s CSK, Faf du Plessis’ concussion issue re-emerges; Watch video
RR vs CSK in IPL 2021: Faf du Plessis’ collides with Mustafizur Rahman- The incident took place in the 6th over when he collided with Rajasthan Royals pacer Mustafizur Rahman. The duo could be seen watching the delivery and du Plessis looked in deep trouble.
The physio quickly walked to the field and rubbed around his neck. Unfortunately, Du Plessis did not last long and departed after playing a couple of balls. He ended up scoring 25 runs off 19 balls comprising a couple of boundaries and a six.
This is not the first time Faf du Plessis has faced a concussion issue. Earlier this year, the right-handed batsman had suffered a concussion in Pakistan Super League (PSL 2021). He had injured himself while playing for Quetta Gladiators in the PSL. was taken to a hospital in Abu Dhabi soon after his tragic collision with Quetta Gladiators teammate Mohammad Hasnain during a game in June. He was also ruled out of the PSL and the recently-concluded The Hundred. CSK will keep their fingers crossed!
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As per a recent study detailed in the journal ‘Sports Medicine’., the recovery period from a normal concussion can last up to one month.
Faf du Plessis’ concussion issue re-emerges- Big blow Blow to CSK- Faf du Plessis is the most consistent player of CSK in IPL. He has already slammed 450+ runs in the tournament. He will be looking to guide the Yellow army to their only 4th IPL title in the ongoing season in UAE. Faf du Plessis has slammed around 400 or more runs in the last three seasons for Chennai Super Kings.
| Batting and Fielding | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 96 | 9 | 2762 | 96 | 34.52 | 2,115 | 130.59 | 0 | 20 | 248 | 91 | 62 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | 460 | 95* | 46.00 | 334 | 137.72 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 18 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 2 | 449 | 87* | 40.81 | 319 | 140.75 | 0 | 4 | 42 | 14 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 | 396 | 96 | 36.00 | 321 | 123.36 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 15 | 12 | 0 |
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