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ECB substitute rule under scrutiny after chaotic start to County Championship season

It may have been introduced with the best of intentions – the sight of Rishabh Pant coming out to bat at Old Trafford last summer with a broken foot or Chris Woakes heading out at The Oval with everyone aware that in his incapacitated state, there was a strong chance of further injury – but the ECB’s decision to allow replacements for injury, illness and significant life events has come under intense scrutiny after the first two weeks of the season.
The rule has been brought in to truly and avoid further injuries

By Matt Thacker

It may have been introduced with the best of intentions – the sight of Rishabh Pant coming out to bat at Old Trafford last summer with a broken foot or Chris Woakes heading out at The Oval with everyone aware that in his incapacitated state, there was a strong chance of further injury – but the ECB’s decision to allow replacements for injury, illness and significant life events has come under intense scrutiny after the first two weeks of the season.
The trial follows those in domestic cricket in India, Australia and South Africa after the ICC asked members to test the use ...

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