Indian cricket camp in England has become injury prone squad as soon after the news of Aksah Deep getting ruled out of the ongoing fourth test, Rishabh Pant is making headlines for allegedly getting ruled out of the remaining series due to toe fracture occured on the first day of the fourth test. The recent development in Pant's injury update confirmes that he has been asked to rest for six weeks in order to recover from the injury.
Rishabh Pant Injury:
Pant came under injury radar yesterday on the first day of the fourth test between India and England, being hosted at Old Trafford ground. After tea on Day 1 of the Manchester Test, On one of the deliveries by Chris Woakes, Pant tried to reverse sweep. However, he inside-edged the bowl onto his right foot. Struggling Pant was taken off the field via ambulance as he was not able to stay on his feet.
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In the recent update, Pant has occureda toe fracture and he is said to be rested for six weeks to recover from the injury. Although, BCCI's official announcement is awaited, Pant will be ruled out of the remaining series.
Netizens React:
As it's a major blow for Indian cricket team and their fans followed by the injuries of pace options, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Pant, who is also a vice-captain of the team, is also a crucial player for India especially in the middle orders.
One user wrote, "It hurts for Indian fans"
Another user wrote, "Bad news for India, but probably worse for the opposition Pant resting means he’ll return hungrier."
One user wrote, "Huge blow for India"
"Ok, But indian🇮🇳 Team trouble," another user wrote.
One user wrote, "Injury is part of sports but such shot was avoidable in red ball cricket. Stupid Stupid Stupid."
Pant is the second most run getter in the ongoing test series with 462 runs in 7 innings. He was emerging as one of the crucial middle order batsmen especially in the absence of former test players, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.