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Nathan Lyon unhappy with Kevin Pietersen's comments suggesting Australia would benefit from him being hit in the head while batting (www.abc.net.au)

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I’m going to half-defend Kevin on this one (despite being an unabashed Australian and generally think Kevin is a cockhead).

I definitely don’t agree that it would “benefit Australia” for Lyon to be hit in the head, but it does give an interesting thought that concussions are allowed to be subbed out yet other serious injuries are not.

[–] scottyjoe9 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I remember hearing this live and I just thought he was making a hypothetical. He wasn't implying it was a smart move. I think Lyon is just upset he can't play anymore of the series, which is also understandable.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's also a touchy subject for a lot of the players (like Lyon) who played with Phil Hughes.

[–] scottyjoe9 4 points 1 year ago

That's a great point I hadn't thought of. I appreciate that "being hit in the head" is something that players don't want to take lightly.