Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Gavaskar Criticizes Cricket's Concussion Substitute Rule
Sunil Gavaskar, a famous cricket player, thinks a rule allowing players to be substituted if they get hit on the head isn't fair.
He says it's like helping out players who can't handle fast, short balls.
Gavaskar believes that if a batter can't handle a short ball they should try another sport, like tennis or golf.
He also wants the rules to be changed so that players can be replaced if they get injured.
He previously criticized the Indian team for using the concussion rule in a game.
He thinks a new group of people should look at these injuries to be fair.
Sunil Gavaskar criticized cricket's concussion substitute rule, calling it a replacement for incompetence.
Gavaskar's comments were made during the India-England Old Trafford Test.
He suggested the rule benefits batters unable to handle short-pitched bowling.
Gavaskar believes the ICC should review rules to allow replacements for injuries, like Rishabh Pant's toe fracture.
Gavaskar previously criticized the Indian team for using the concussion sub rule in a questionable manner.
- Who
- Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian cricketer.
- What
- Sunil Gavaskar criticized the concussion substitute rule in cricket.
- When
- During the India-England Old Trafford Test.
- Where
- India-England Old Trafford Test.
- Why
- He believes the rule is a replacement for incompetent batters and should be reviewed.
Sunil Gavaskar's View
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Assessment of Concussion Substitute Rule
Sunil Gavaskar's View
The current rule enables incompetence.
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Views on Rishabh Pant's Injury
Sunil Gavaskar's View
Should be replaced if injured.
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- Person Criticizing
- Sunil Gavaskar
- Sport
- Cricket
- Issue
- Concussion Substitute Rule
- Location of Remarks
- India-England Old Trafford Test