On Thursday morning, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Pant would not take the field as a wicketkeeper for the remainder of the match due to the injury. However, the board clarified that he would be available to bat if required
Rishabh Pant (L) comes on to resume his innings after going off injured the previous day as India's Shardul Thakur (R) leaves the field dismissed on day two (Pic: AFP)
Rishabh Pant showed nerves of steel on Thursday as he returned to the crease for India on day two of the ongoing fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, despite nursing a painful foot injury. The vice-captain had been forced to retire hurt on 37 the previous day after inside-edging a Chris Woakes yorker onto his right boot.
Rishabh Pant is hobbling out to a standing ovation from the Old Trafford crowd! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/I1vZ1MLR16
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On Thursday morning, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Pant would not take the field as a wicketkeeper for the remainder of the match due to the injury. However, the board clarified that he would be available to bat if required.
“Rishabh Pant, who sustained an injury to his right foot on day one of the Manchester Test, will not be performing wicketkeeping duties for the remainder of the match,” read the BCCI’s statement. “Dhruv Jurel will assume the role of wicketkeeper. Despite his injury, Rishabh Pant has joined the team on day two and will be available to bat as per team requirements.”
𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: Rishabh Pant, who sustained an injury to his right foot on Day 1 of the Manchester Test, will not be performing wicket-keeping duties for the remainder of the match. Dhruv Jurel will assume the role of wicket-keeper.
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 24, 2025
Despite his injury, Rishabh Pant has joined the…
With India at 314 for six in their first innings following the dismissal of Shardul Thakur for 41, Pant hobbled down the dressing room steps and made his way to the middle. His return was met with quiet admiration, given that international cricket no longer permits the use of runners for injured batters.
Clearly hampered in his movement, Pant took guard against England captain Ben Stokes. His first ball was a cautious prod at a wide delivery; the next, he was comprehensively beaten. Still, Pant hung in, determined to contribute despite the discomfort. By the time rain brought an early lunch break, he was unbeaten on 39, having pushed India to 321 for six.
Pant, 27, has been one of India’s standout performers in the series, amassing over 450 runs across seven innings with his trademark counter-attacking flair. His presence at the crease, even in a diminished physical state, was a testament to his grit and importance to the team.
England currently lead the five-match series 2-1, with the outcome of the fourth Test potentially pivotal in the balance of this gripping contest.
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