Latest on Rishabh Pant's Injuries:
The star wicketkeeper-batsman for Team India, Rishabh Pant, is once again facing injury setbacks. He was first hurt at Lord’s during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. More recently, Chris Woakes' delivery injured him in Manchester.
Subsequently, he retired hurt and left the field. This has raised questions about what is troubling Pant. Ranging from insights from Ricky Ponting, former coach of Delhi Capitals who worked with Pant then, there is a shocking revelation.
The fourth Test between India and England began on Wednesday (July 23) at Old Trafford, Manchester. England leads the 5-match series 2-1, making the Old Trafford Test crucial.
When and How Did Rishabh Pant Get Injured?
During the Test match, Chris Woakes bowled the fourth ball (over 67.4) to Pant, which he attempted to reverse sweep, resulting in it hitting his right leg. Despite the England team’s appeal for LBW, the umpire dismissed it. England Captain Ben Stokes opted for a DRS check, and since the ball was seen to hit the bat, the on-field umpire’s decision stood.
Also Read: IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 1 Highlights: At the end of Day 1, India scored 264 with 4 wickets down, and Pant retired hurt.
During this time, Pant appeared in agony. After the ball struck him, the physio attended to him on the field. When he removed his shoe during the drinks break, swelling was apparent on the outside of his right foot. Displaying immense pain, he subsequently retired hurt after scoring 37 runs off 48 balls. Leaving the ground resting on the physio’s shoulder, he was transported via a golf cart. Ravindra Jadeja then came on to bat.
Why Ricky Ponting Believes Pant is Prone to Injuries?
Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has expressed concern over Pant’s injuries. He remarked that Pant's struggle to place his foot on the ground properly is alarming.
VIDEO: Catch Ponting's remark on Pant starting from 1 minute 58 seconds
Ponting referenced his own metatarsal injury experience, noting these are small, delicate bones. Pant’s inability to exert pressure on his feet is a serious concern. I've had a similar injury, and these bones are very fragile; Pant not being able to place his weight on the foot is a bad sign.
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The BCCI confirms that 27-year-old Pant was taken for scans, and the medical team is monitoring him closely. Pant scored 37 off 48 balls before retiring hurt, and Ravindra Jadeja replaced him at the crease. By the end of Day 1, India stood at 4 wickets for 264 runs with Jadeja 19* and Shardul Thakur 19* not out.
Where did Pant get hurt at Lord’s?
During the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, commencing July 10 at Lord’s, Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant suffered an injury. Dhruv Jurel then took over the wicketkeeping duties.
