Archive · 25 Jul 2025

Gavaskar Calls for Injury Substitutes After Pant's Toe Fracture

Gavaskar Calls for Injury Substitutes After Pant's Toe Fracture

Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar wants the rules changed in cricket so injured players can be replaced.

This idea comes up because of Rishabh Pant, who hurt his foot during a match.

Gavaskar thinks the current rules for replacing players when they get hurt aren't good enough.

He believes there should be a way to replace players who get injured, just like there is for players who get concussions.

Some people in cricket agree with this idea, but others worry it could be used unfairly to give teams an advantage.

The injury has left India without a player during the match.

Pant played in the first innings despite the injury and may have to bat again.

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