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Rishabh Pant's woeful injurythe ongoing Manchester Test has reignited debate over ICC's substitution rules. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter was struck on the toe by a fierce delivery from Chris Woakes while attempting a reverse scoop on Day 1. After receiving on-field treatment, Pant retired hurt on 37 off 48 balls, a knock that included two fours and a six and was later taken off in an ambulance.
With India at 309/5, and Shardul Thakur on 39 and Washington Sundar on 14, concerns mounted about India's depth without Pant.
According to Section 24.1.2 of the ICC Playing Conditions, a substitute is not allowed to bat, bowl, or capta...