It is more complicated in cricket, where Law 24 has never been broken. But it was softened six years ago when Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne became the first substitute allowed to bat in a Test after Steve Smith was struck on the head by Archer at Lord’s and suffered a concussion.

Rishabh Pant’s batting with a broken foot will be remembered for years, alongside Anil Kumble’s bowling with a broken jaw. Despite intense pain, Pant battled with the help of painkillers and injections,