As India prepares for the crucial fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has provided a significant update on star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. The southpaw, who battled through pain during the third Test, remains a key figure in India's plans for the remainder of the series.
Speaking ahead of the Manchester Test, ten Doeschate acknowledged Pant’s determination while also offering insight into the team's cautious approach regarding his recovery. “He will bat in Manchester. He batted with quite a lot of pain in the third Test, and it's only going to get easier and easier on his finger,” Doeschate said. Pant had visibly struggled during the previous match, yet continued to contribute with the bat despite discomfort.
While Pant’s batting is almost assured, his availability as a wicketkeeper remains uncertain. “Wicketkeeping is obviously the last part of the process to make sure that he can keep. We don’t want to go through that again, where we have to replace the keeper halfway through an innings,” ten Doeschate noted, referring to the challenges of an in-match substitution.
To give Pant the best chance at recovery, the team management opted to rest him during the most recent session. “He rested today. We're trying to rest the fingers as long as possible, and hopefully he's good to go in Manchester in the first training session,” added the coach.
Pant’s presence adds significant depth and flair to the Indian lineup, and with England leading the five-match series 2-1, his fitness could prove pivotal in India’s fight to level the series.
'Legend, Great Catching Up': Karun Nair Meets Crystal Palace Star Eberechi Eze Ahead Of IND Vs ENG 4th Test
Indian cricketer Karun Nair recently met Eberechi Eze, the talented midfielder from Premier League club Crystal Palace, ahead of the much-anticipated fourth Test between India and England. The unexpected but cheerful meeting took place during the build-up to the match, as players and fans gear up for the crucial encounter in the ongoing Test series.
Karun Nair shared a candid moment with Eze and posted a picture from their meet-up on his Instagram story. The image was accompanied by the caption, “Legend, great catching up,” expressing his admiration for the English footballer.
Image: Karun Nair/Instagram
The meeting sparked interest among fans of both cricket and football, as it highlighted the friendly connection between athletes from different sporting worlds.
Eze, who plays a key role in Crystal Palace’s midfield, is a popular figure in English football and is admired for his skill and creativity on the pitch. His interaction with Karun Nair brought a unique sporting crossover moment during an intense India vs England series.
As the fourth Test approaches, this friendly exchange added a touch of off-field warmth and mutual respect between two professional athletes from two vastly different but equally passionate sporting cultures.
