10 Heartbreaking Moments in Sri Lanka Cricket History | Playing with Injury to Save the Match

10 Heartbreaking Moments in Sri Lanka Cricket History | Playing with Injury to Save the Match When a cricketer gets injured during a match and has to leave the field, the team is allowed to bring in a substitute fielder to replace the injured player. However, if the injured player is a batsman, they can only return to bat if they were retired hurt or if they have been off the field for a certain period of time. The specific rules and regulations regarding substitutions and injured players may vary depending on the format of the game and the governing body overseeing the match. Cricket is one of the most popular sports played over the Australian summer. Although cricket is not a contact sport, injuries can and do occur, often due to overuse. Cricket is often played in the heat, so players and spectators need to be protected from dehydration, heat stress and sun damage. #srilankacricket