On the first day of the fourth Test against england, the indian team was in for a big setback. The indian fans were saddened when fast bowler rishabh pant was injured after trying to play an unnecessary shot and left the field. The indian team has also been forced to play with 10 batsmen due to this. Former england captain Michael Vaughan has said that the shot that pant tried to play was stupid, and that is why he got injured.
The indian team was batting in this match, which started briskly at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester. The indian team was in good shape with half-centuries from yashasvi jaiswal (58) and Sai Sudarshan (61). rishabh pant, who came into the field at that time, was playing well with his usual action, scoring 37 runs in 48 balls.
Then, pant tried to 'reverse sweep' the 80 mph (128 kilometers) fastball bowled by chris Woakes in an unexpected way. But the ball did not hit the bat and hit his right foot hard. pant, who screamed in pain at the speed of the hit, collapsed on the field. The indian team's medical team, which immediately rushed to remove his shoe, was shocked to see that his foot was severely swollen and bleeding. pant, who could not even stand up due to pain, was taken out of the field in a golf cart. He was later taken to the hospital for a scan. Former england captain Michael Vaughan has strongly criticized rishabh Pant's dangerous attempt. "Trying to reverse sweep a bowler who is bowling at 80 mph is a really stupid shot," he said.
He also said, "Looking at his foot, I don't think he will be back in this Test. india will have to play with 10 men for the next four days." After already batting and not keeping wicket due to a finger injury in the Lord's Test, Pant's injury again is seen as a big setback for the indian team. If pant, who has been in excellent form in this series, is out of this match, it is expected that it could affect the outcome of the series.

Sai Sudarshan, who was playing with him, said, "Rishabh pant was in severe pain. He has been taken for a scan. The full details of his injury will be known by tonight or tomorrow." england player Liam Dawson also said, "The injury was bad to see. I don't think he will play again in this Test." rishabh Pant's mishap and the resulting injury have created a huge problem for the indian team in this crucial Test match. indian fans are praying for his speedy recovery and return to the field.
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Sowmiya Sriram

24/07/2025 12:05 PM