IND vs ENG: Gautam Gambhir leaves Lord’s balcony to attend injured Rishabh Pant – complete episode | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant (BCCI Photo)

India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant was compelled to depart the sector through the third Test in opposition to England at Lord’s on Thursday after sustaining a finger damage whereas protecting wickets. The damage occurred within the second session when a supply from Jasprit Bumrah struck Pant’s left hand, prompting his alternative by substitute wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel.The incident passed off within the thirty fourth over as Pant dived to cease a Bumrah supply bowled down the leg facet to Ollie Pope. Pant grimaced in ache whereas receiving therapy from physio Kamlesh Jain and had his fingers closely taped. Though he remained on the sector for the rest of the over, Pant left for additional medical consideration instantly afterward.Jurel has beforehand stored wickets in three Tests in opposition to England through the 2024 dwelling sequence and in India A’s matches in opposition to England Lions prior to the present 5-match sequence.

He additionally deputised for Pant when the latter sustained a knee damage through the Test in opposition to New Zealand in Bengaluru in October 2024.

Later, footage confirmed head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak rising from their seats within the dressing room balcony to examine on Pant as he was escorted inside by Jain. So far on this tour, Pant has scored 342 runs in two matches at a mean of 85.50, together with two centuries within the sequence opener at Headingley.Also See: Ind vs Eng Live Score