IND vs Eng 4th Test: Big shock for India! Rishabh Pants likely to go out of the series. Cricket news
Timesofindia.com in manchester: India suffered a major setback in the middle of its fourth test at Old Trafford as star wicketkeeper-son Rishabh Pant is likely to get out of the remaining part of the series. The initial scan has revealed a mild compound fracture in the right leg of the pants – the suspected cause of bleeding and inflammation that forced him to hurt 1 day.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The participation of the pants in the ongoing test is not very likely, and its availability will depend on how quickly the inflammation decreases. However, initial signs suggest that the pain continued even after immediate aid, raising doubts over any further participation in the match.Due to no official term from BCCI yet, team sources have indicated that the management is already searching for replacement options. Left-handed wicketkeeper-Better Ishaan Kishan, who visited A team and also played county games, is to be drafts in the squad.Pant’s injury occurred on 1 day after tea, when he attempted a reverse sweep from a yorker from Chris Woakes. Although Ultraz showed an inner edge, which saved him from an LBW dismissal, the delivery crashed into his boot, causing him to suffer visible pain.Pants, which was on 37 off 48 balls, received immediate on-field treatment before closing. At that time, he shared a 72-run partnership with Sai Sudarshan, which stabilized India’s innings after a mini-tank.
The setback reduces India’s concerns, as Pant also suffered a finger injury during the third test at Lord’s and had to abandon Dhruv Jurael keeping in mind the duties.From 1-2, India should win in Manchester so that a rare testing series in England remains its expectations-a challenge that now becomes even more difficult without pants.
