Rishabh Pant’s reckless shot sparks debate: ‘He has only himself to blame’

Rishabh Pant sustained a foot fracture during the Manchester Test against England while attempting a reverse sweep, raising concerns about his availability and sparking debate over injury substitutes. Geoffrey Boycott criticized Pant’s shot selection, deeming the injury avoidable, while David Lloyd suggested considering like-for-like replacements for severe injuries, excluding strategic substitutions.