One of the world’s boldest and courageous cricketers, Rishabh Pant showed incredible courage during the fourth Test match between India and England in Manchester. On 1 day of the match, Rishabh Pant was injured and fractured his toe while trying a stylish shot.
The Indian wicketkeeper-better immediately had to leave the field, and many believed that their tour to England was over. But Pant surprised everyone. Even with a fragmented toe, he came back to bat in the first innings of the fourth Test match drawn in Manchester.
In the 4th Test, Rishabh Pant won the heart with the spirit of his fight
The left -handed batsman went down from the Cricket Ground Stairs in pain and scored in a brilliant half century showing the spirit of his strong fight. The mob shouted him loudly and gave him an standing ovation when he returned to the dugout.
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In 5 days, Pant was about to bat again to help India make matches, but thanks to Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar thanks to the brilliant centuries, the vice-captain did not need to bat again, and India took a sensational draw against England in Manchester.
Rishabh Pant thanked the fans and promised a strong comeback after toe injury
After the Manchester encounter, Rishabh Pant shared a series of plaster photos on social media. He also gave an update about his injury, saying that he is being used for the recovery process gradually. Pants said that after the fracture is fixed, it will start rehabilitation and will continue to work hard to come back.
Rishabh Pant wrote in a note, X: “Appreciate all the love and best wishes in my way. This is a real source of strength. I will once start a rehabilitation after my fracture is cured and I am slowly settling in this process. What is the most proud moment of my life to stay with the patient, stay with the patient, and play for the country.
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– Rishabh Pant (@Rishabhpant17) 28 July, 2025
Rishabh Pant revealed why he batted through pain in manchester test
Earlier, Rishabh Pant revealed that his decision to bat despite injury was about keeping the team first. Star wicketkeeper said that victory for India only matters to him. He just wanted to give to all himself, no matter the pain, and that’s why he batted through pain in Manchester.
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The Indian vice-captain was actually touched by the support received from all over the country, saying that it was a moment of pride and emotion for him as the nation was always standing through him during difficult times. In particular, Pant will recall the fifth and final test against England at the Oval starting from 31 July.
Just a gesture from my side: Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant said in a video shared by BCCI on the website, “Just a gesture from my side. Whatever it seems to win our team or instead of thinking about the personal goal, to keep the team ahead, it was all for me.
Certainly, it is surprising the way he supported me. The team is under pressure. Everything is, but when the whole country stands behind you for the same reason, it is something. It is difficult to explain that feeling, how proud I feel in representing my country. ,
