India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field during the second session on the opening day of the third Test against England after suffering a blow to his left handy during England’s first innings, dealing an early setback to the hosts.

The injury took place in the 34th over, when Jasprit Bumrah delivered a wayward ball down the leg side. Pant, diving low to his left in an attempt to stop the delivery, managed to get a hand to it but couldn't fully control the ball. As England batters Joe Root and Ollie Pope took advantage and ran two runs, Pant was seen wincing in visible discomfort, as he continued to grimace and shake his hand in pain.

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The match was briefly halted as the Indian team’s medical staff rushed onto the field to assess the damage. Pant received treatment on the ground, but even after play resumed, the vice-captain seemed far from comfortable. He was repeatedly seen flexing and shaking his left hand, indicating that the issue hadn’t subsided.