Indian vice-captain Rishabh Pant sustained an injury during the recent Lord’s Test but has been cleared for the crucial fourth Test in Manchester, according to captain Shubman Gill.
Rishabh Pant’s Injury Update
India’s captain, Shubman Gill, provided a crucial update on his vice-captain, Rishabh Pant, after the Lord’s Test. Pant had suffered an injury while wicketkeeping on the opening day, which led to Dhruv Jurel taking over the gloves for the remainder of the match.
During the post-match press conference, Gill confirmed the good news. “Rishabh went for scans. There is no major injury so he should be fine for fourth Test in Manchester,” he stated. The highly anticipated fourth Test is scheduled to run from July 23 to 27.
The Incident on the Field
The injury occurred in the 34th over of England’s innings during the second session. Jasprit Bumrah had bowled a delivery wide down the leg side, and Pant dove to his left to stop it.
Although he managed to get his hands on the ball, he couldn’t completely prevent it from getting through, allowing England batters Joe Root and Ollie Pope to score two runs. Pant was seen grimacing in pain after the dive.
Immediate Aftermath and BCCI Statement
Play was briefly halted as the Indian support staff attended to Pant’s hand. Despite receiving treatment, the wicketkeeper continued to show discomfort when play resumed.
Eventually, Pant left the field after Bumrah completed his over. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) later released a statement confirming the injury: “Team India vice-captain Rishabh Pant got hit on his left index finger. He is receiving treatment at the moment and under the supervision of the medical team. Dhruv Jurel is currently keeping wickets in Rishabh’s absence.”
Key Takeaways
- Rishabh Pant sustained an injury to his left index finger while wicketkeeping at Lord’s.
- He underwent scans, which revealed no major injury.
- Pant is expected to be fit and available for the 4th Test in Manchester, starting July 23.
While Gill confirmed Pant’s availability, he did not provide an update on Jasprit Bumrah’s status for the upcoming Test. Reflecting on the Lord’s match, Gill expressed pride in the team’s effort, noting that a couple of 50-run partnerships could have changed the outcome.
