It is more complicated in cricket, where Law 24 has never been broken. But it was softened six years ago when Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne became the first substitute allowed to bat in a Test after Steve Smith was struck on the head by Archer at Lord’s and suffered a concussion.

Rishabh Pant who was already nursing a finger injury from the previous Test, suffered a painful blow to his right foot.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — India’s Rishabh Pant retired hurt with an injured foot on the opening day of the fourth test against England on Wednesday. Pant was on 37 at Old Trafford when an attempted reverse sweep off Chris Woakes saw the ball deflect onto his right ankle and foot.