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.
England dominate India on Day 2
Half centuries from Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley have put England in a commanding position after skipper Ben Stokes took his first five-wicket haul in eight years on day two of fourth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Old Trafford on Thursday.
At stumps, England reached 225/2 in 46 overs and trail India by 133 runs. Stokes’ 5-72 helped England bowl out India for 358 – with Rishabh Pant coming out to bat and making a courageous 54 despite a fractured right foot - a knock that will be remembered for ages to come.
Duckett (94) and Crawley (84) then put on a superb opening partnership of 166 off 195 balls to rattle India - falling before reaching their respective centuries. But with Joe Root and Ollie Pope unbeaten on 11 and 20 respectively
