Quick Scoop

Retired hurt is a cricket term for a batter who leaves the field during an innings because of injury or illness, but is not dismissed. If they recover in time, they can come back later and continue batting.

What it means

  • The batter stops playing temporarily due to physical trouble, like a blow, strain, or sudden illness.
  • The scorebook marks the player as retired hurt , not out.
  • They may return later in the same innings if conditions allow.

Simple example

If a batter is hit on the arm and cannot continue, they may retire hurt, go for treatment, and later return once fit enough.

Retired hurt vs retired out

  • Retired hurt: injury or illness, and a return is possible.
  • Retired out: the batter leaves and does not come back, usually for tactical reasons or other non-injury reasons.

Meta description: Retired hurt in cricket means a batter leaves the field because of injury or illness but can return later if they recover.