India vs England 4th Test: Latest update on Rishabh Pant’s foot injury after being forced to retire hurt – details | Cricket News – Times of India

Rishabh Pant has been taken for scans and additional therapy (Images through X/@SahilMalhotra)

TimesofIndia.com in Manchester: India suffered a significant setback on Day 1 of the 4th Test at Old Trafford as Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt after getting hit on the fitting foot. The wicketkeeper-batter, who was batting confidently on 37 off 48 balls, was injured whereas attempting to play a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes. The injury got here quickly after the dismissal of captain Shubman Gill. Pant missed the shot fully and the ball struck him onerous on the boot. England appealed for LBW, however the on-field umpire gave it not out. UltraEdge confirmed a faint underneath-edge, saving Pant from being dismissed, however he was clearly in ache after the impression. Pant fell to the bottom in discomfort, and medical consideration was given as umpires referred to as for drinks. There was swelling and a few bleeding on his proper foot, and he couldn’t stand. He was helped off the sector by the physio, and a medical cart was used to take him away. Shubman Gill got here to the medical centre to see Rishabh Pant the place he was receiving first help. He was stretchered off, accompanied by fielding coach T Dilip, physician and physio Yogesh Parmar, and two safety employees and left the bottom in an ambulance. He appeared to be in extreme ache.Pant had additionally handled a finger injury earlier within the sequence, with Dhruv Jurel preserving wickets within the earlier Test. He was anticipated to return behind the stumps, however this new injury places his participation doubtful.

Earlier within the day, India had been off to a strong begin with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul taking them to 78/0 at lunch. However, the second session noticed the autumn of fast wickets within the type of Rahul, Jaiswal, and Gill. Sai Sudharsan held agency with a gritty 61 however was ultimately dismissed by Ben Stokes whereas taking part in a pull shot. Ravindra Jadeja got here on to bat for India changing Pant, and can look to steer India to a strong whole alongside Shardul Thakur.