Following Rishabh Pant's foot injury during the fourth Test, Michael Vaughan suggested allowing substitutions for clear injuries to maintain competitive balance. Alastair Cook disagreed, raising concerns about potential abuse with less severe injuries like bruises. Pant sustained the injury while attempting a reverse sweep, leading to his retirement and raising questions about substitution rules.
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