Rishabh Pant: Brave Performance or Cricket's Dark Age Moment?

Rishabh Pant's remarkable display of grit in the fourth Test against England has reignited discussions on the need for medical substitutes in cricket. Despite a fractured foot, Pant impressively achieved his 18th Test fifty, raising concerns about player safety and modernizing the sport's rules.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan questioned cricket's reluctance to adopt injury replacements, citing Pant's performance as evidence that the sport is in the 'dark ages' on this issue. Vaughan suggested introducing pre-approved, like-for-like substitutes for evident injuries.

While he praised the introduction of concussion substitutes, Vaughan argued that similar measures should apply to other injuries. He emphasized the significance of maintaining competitive balance and proposed logistical solutions to prevent abuse of the system.

(With inputs from agencies.)