Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Rishabh Pant's Brave Batting Amidst Injury in England Test
Rishabh Pant, an Indian cricketer, got hurt during a match.
Although injured, he went back to bat, showing great bravery.
The current rules in cricket don't allow a replacement for an injury, only for head injuries.
But, there's a new rule being tested that would let teams replace injured players.
This is like when Anil Kumble played with a broken jaw.
Pant's actions, similar to Kumble's, will be remembered because of his dedication to the team.
Rishabh Pant was injured during the fourth Test against England and had a fractured foot.
An under-trial ICC rule could have allowed India to replace Pant, but current rules only allow replacements for concussions.
Pant, despite his injury, returned to bat in the second innings.
His courageous return to bat, drawing comparisons to Anil Kumble's display with a broken jaw.
The ICC is trialing an injury replacement rule in first-class cricket, starting October 2025.
- Who
- Rishabh Pant and the Indian Cricket team.
- What
- Rishabh Pant, an Indian cricketer, was injured and played with a fractured foot.
- When
- During the fourth Test against England.
- Where
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, England
- Why
- To play for the team despite a serious injury.
Current Rule
Under-Trial ICC Rule
Player Replacement
Current Rule
Current rules restrict replacements.
Under-Trial ICC Rule
Under trial ICC rule will allow replacements.
- Player
- Rishabh Pant
- Injury
- Fractured Foot
- Match
- Fourth Test against England
- Location
- Manchester, England
- Current Rule
- Replacements only for concussions
- Under-Trial Rule
- Injury replacement in first-class cricket
- Trial Start Date
- October 2025
