Saurabh Nawale made history as the first ‘serious injury replacement’ in Indian domestic cricket during the Duleep Trophy semi-final, stepping in for the injured Harvik Desai. The BCCI’s new rule, implemented for the 2025-26 season, allows teams to replace players with like-for-like substitutes due to serious injuries sustained during a match.Saurabh Nawale creates history, becomes first ‘serious injury’ replacement in Indian domestic cricket
Saurabh Nawale made history as the first ‘serious injury replacement’ in Indian domestic cricket during the Duleep Trophy semi-final, stepping in for the injured Harvik Desai. The BCCI’s new rule, implemented for the 2025-26 season, allows teams to replace players with like-for-like substitutes due to serious injuries sustained during a match.