The injury to Southern Brave’s Adam Hose during the The Hundred 2025 match against Trent Rockets has raised questions about how the game continues when a player is forced off the field. Hose appeared to suffer a serious knee or ankle injury while fielding, and medical staff, along with reports of an ambulance being called, suggest he will not be able to return to the game.
Can Southern Brave replace Adam Hose on the field?
In cricket, when a player is injured and cannot continue, the Laws of Cricket allow the team to use a substitute fielder. This substitute can only field — they are not allowed to bowl, bat, or captain the side. This means Southern Brave will still have 11 players on the field, but Hose’s absence will be felt in terms of batting depth.
What about Adam Hose’s batting role?
If Adam Hose is unable to return later in the match, the Brave will effectively be one batter short. This means when their turn to bat comes, they may have to play with only 10 available batters, which could weaken their chase or total. His injury therefore impacts not just fielding strength but also the team’s batting resources.
Tactical impact
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Fielding: Southern Brave will bring in a substitute fielder to cover Hose’s position, but his athleticism and experience will be missed.
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Batting: If he cannot bat, the team’s middle order will be lighter, putting more responsibility on the remaining batters.
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Team morale: Serious injuries often affect players’ focus, as teammates are naturally concerned about their colleague’s wellbeing.
Southern Brave will not be forced to play with just 10 men on the field; they can use a substitute fielder under cricket rules. However, Adam Hose’s absence will hit them hard when it comes to batting, potentially leaving them one short if he cannot recover in time to bat.
Disclaimer: Article is based on information available on internet. No official statement made yet.
