Serious Injury Replacement: BCCI introduces new rule after Pant's injury

The BCCI has introduced a "Serious Injury Replacement" rule for multi-day domestic cricket starting in the 2025-26 season, prompted by injuries in the recent India-England series. This allows teams to replace players injured by external blows, like fractures, with like-for-like substitutes approved by the match referee. While welcomed by some, like India's coach Gautam Gambhir, the rule has faced criticism.