Speaking to reporters, Shardul confirmed that Pant indeed suffered a fracture while batting on Day One
Pant checks his shoe while batting with an injured foot on Thursday
India all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Thursday lauded Rishabh Pan’t “unmatched” courage and pain threshold after the latter came out to bat on Day Two of the fourth Test against England with a broken foot.
Speaking to reporters, Shardul confirmed that Pant indeed suffered a fracture while batting on Day One. “I think it was always our plan [to try and bring Pant to the middle]. There were quite a few efforts from the medical team. So, yes, kudos to them,” said Shardul, referring to Pant’s 54 that helped India post 358 in their first innings.
Shardul Thakur
“They could get Rishabh back onto the field. He could bat there for a while. And whatever he did, it’s of course vital runs for the team he scored. “And yes, he was in a lot of pain. And we have seen him doing a lot of amazing things. And this was just another amazing thing that he did for the team today,” added Shardul.
Shardul and the rest of his teammates were excited to see how Pant approached his innings after resuming at an overnight 37 when he retired hurt after copping a blow on his right foot while attempting a reverse sweep off England pacer Chris Woakes on Wednesday.
“Everyone was very excited to see how he would approach for his innings. And I think what he showed today, the passion he showed for the team is unmatched. “I think Rishabh’s positivity and his grit keeps him away from all the pains and whatever pain he has,” said Thakur.
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