IND vs ENG 4th Test: Rishabh Pant Leaves Stadium Wearing Cast, Uses Karun Nair's Help To Reach Bus; Video
Rishabh Pant was seen wearing a caste and being helped by teammate Karun Nair following the end of Day 2 of the ongoing India vs England 4th Test in Manchester. In the video shared by BCCI fans can be heard chanting Pant's name as he walked towards the bus.
The wicketkeeper batter was given a standing ovation by crowd inside the stadium when he took the field and walked off. Although he struggled to take singles and rotate strike, Pant reached the half-century mark, adding crucial runs to India’s total. His innings was ended by Jofra Archer
BCCI's medical update on Rishabh Pant injury
Pant was hit on the toe by Chris Woakes delivery on Day 1 of the India v England 4th test. He was taken on the sidelines using medical mobile van before being taken to scans. BCCI later provided an update on Pant's injury stating, " He will not be performing wicket-keeping duties for the remainder of the match. Dhruv Jurel will assume the role of wicket-keeper. Despite his injury, Rishabh Pant has joined the team on Day 2 and will be available to bat as per team requirements."
The scans at the hospital revealed that the wicketkeeper-batter had a fracture around the metatarsal bone. Pant has been advised 6-8 weeks of rest following the injury ending his England tour with one Test match still left to be played starting July 31. The reports further stated that Narayan Jagadeeshan has earned a call-up with Ishan Kishan also mostly likely nursing an injury.
Rishabh Pant courage innings
Rishabh Pant decision to bat with broken foot was an exhibition of courage at its finest, one that reminded fans of the great Anil Kumble, who returned to the action with a broken jaw and took the wicket of legend Brian Lara in a Test match against the West Indies in 2002.
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