Hashim Amla hit in head by 90mph ball from England's Jofra Archer


South Africa batsman Hashim Amla forced off in World Cup opener after being struck in the head by a 90mph ball from England's Jofra Archer

By Max Winters For Mailonline

Published: 10:15 EDT, 30 May 2019 | Updated: 10:15 EDT, 30 May 2019

South Africa batsman Hashim Amla was forced off in the opening game of the 2019 World Cup after being struck in the head by a 90mph ball.

Jofra Archer's ball inside the first five overs of South Africa's run chase sat up and hit the experienced Amla in the head.

It looked as though Amla was okay to continue but it seems concussion tests have shown something up and he has had to retire hurt.

New laws allow teams to replace a player who has a concussion or a suspected concussion while tests are carried out. 

A player who has been struck on the head will undergo a five-minute on-field assessment and, if there are concerns, they will leave the pitch.

South Africa's Hashim Amla was forced off after being struck in the head by a 90mph ball

Jofra Archer's ball inside the first five overs of South Africa's run chase at The Oval struck Amla

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