CRICKET: John Anderson misses third Ireland game against Afghanistan

John Anderson has been ruled out of the third ODI against Afghanistan on Thursday as he undertakes a return to play protocol after suffering a blow to the head while batting in Tuesday's second ODI.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jul 2016, 22:40 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 20:13 BST
Mandatory Credit: Rowland White PressEye Cricket: ODI Series Match 2 Teams: Ireland (green) v Afghanistan (blue) Venue: Stormont, Belfast Date: 12th July 2016 Caption: John Anderson, IrelandMandatory Credit: Rowland White PressEye Cricket: ODI Series Match 2 Teams: Ireland (green) v Afghanistan (blue) Venue: Stormont, Belfast Date: 12th July 2016 Caption: John Anderson, Ireland
Mandatory Credit: Rowland White PressEye Cricket: ODI Series Match 2 Teams: Ireland (green) v Afghanistan (blue) Venue: Stormont, Belfast Date: 12th July 2016 Caption: John Anderson, Ireland

Anderson scored 26 batting at three in his sixth ODI appearance for Ireland as Afghanistan beat their hosts by 39-runs to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

The Leinster Lightning captain was struck on the helmet by a Shapoor Zadran bouncer in the 30th over of the game, and has since shown symptoms of a concussion, meaning he will not be available for at least the third match in the series on today.

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Before being available for selection again, Anderson must complete a return to play protocol

Anderson will remain part of the squad in Belfast during his recovery.

Play in the fourth ODI gets under way at Stormont at 10:45am.

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