Western Province opener Joshua van Heerden has become the first cricketer to take the field as a like-for-like injury substitute under a new ICC-backed trial.

Van Heerden replaced Edward Moore during Western Province’s four-day match against the Lions in Cape Town after Moore tore his left adductor muscle while fielding on the second day.

The substitution system is being trialled in South Africa’s first-class competition, as well as in Australia’s Sheffield Shield and India’s Duleep Trophy and Ranji Trophy. It aims to provide teams with cover when players suffer serious injuries mid-match.

According to ESPN Cricinfo, South Africa has opted for a stricter review process that includes both internal and external injuries.

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