In cruelty Fourth test between England and IndiaVisitors were given a large-scale shock as their reliable wicketkeeper-batter on the early day. Rishabh Pant While batting, there was an injury that could be a potentially major shock for India, which are 2–1 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
In India’s first innings, in the 68th over, Pant was batting fluently at 37, when he attempted an unconventional reverse sweep against England’s Pacer. Chris Woakes, The shot was already back to flush on the ball boot. The pants were in immense pain and were unable to walk on their own. He had to take him out of the ground in a medical vehicle, with early signs of swelling and even bleeding on his injured leg – a worrying vision for Team India.
Meanwhile, the scan report confirmed a fracture, the ruling pants for six weeks. Despite this, the medical team is searching for the possibility of returning to bat with the help of pain relieving drugs. However, they still require support for walking, and the chances of batting again in this test appear to be very thin.
“The scan report shown a fracture and he has gone out for six weeks. The medical team is trying to see if he can come out to bat again for a pain killer. He still needs support to walk and his chances of batting seem to be very foggy,” As reported Indian Express.
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Sensational performance of pants with bat in the series
Pant has been one of the best artists in India in this series. In 7 innings so far, he has scored 462 runs at an impressive average of 66.00, making him the second largest run-earner. His most memorable performance came in the initial test at Leeds, where he scored in both innings for centuries- to ensure tone for India’s fight in the series. The aggressive batsman of the pants has often helped India overcome difficult situations. With injury, now with them, India will feel firmly their absence, especially at a time when they are 2–1 and their leading players need to move steps.
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