Rishabh Pant Injury Update – Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant showcased his exceptional batting skills before suffering a painful injury during Day 1 of the Manchester Test against England. The star cricketer, who is also the vice-captain of the Indian team, became the first visiting wicketkeeper to score 1000 Test runs in England, achieving a remarkable milestone even as his fitness remains under close medical observation.
Key Highlights
- Rishabh Pant becomes the first visiting wicketkeeper with 1000 Test runs in England.
- Pant remains unbeaten on 37 runs, retired hurt after being struck on the foot.
- India posts 264/4 at stumps on Day 1 of the Manchester Test.
- Pant’s injury status to be monitored, with scans awaited.
- Pant now stands alongside cricket legends like Tendulkar, Dravid, and Kohli for scoring 1000+ Test runs in England.
Rishabh Pant’s Injury Scare
The incident occurred when Pant attempted a reverse sweep against England’s pacer Chris Woakes and was struck on his right foot. He was seen in visible discomfort, with reports suggesting possible bleeding near his toe. The Indian physio rushed to attend to him, but due to the severity of the injury, Pant had to be carried off the field on a buggy.
Later, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) confirmed that Pant was taken for scans and that his progress would be closely monitored by the medical team.
“Rishabh Pant was hit on his right foot while batting on Day 1 of the Manchester Test. He was taken for scans from the stadium. The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress,” – BCCI posted on X (formerly Twitter) on July 23, 2025.
Historic Milestone for Rishabh Pant
Before his injury-forced retirement, Pant was unbeaten on 37 runs and crossed the 1000-run mark in Test cricket in England, a feat no other visiting wicketkeeper has ever achieved. With 1018 Test runs in English conditions, Pant has joined the elite club of Indian batting legends:
- Sachin Tendulkar – 1575 runs
- Rahul Dravid – 1376 runs
- Sunil Gavaskar – 1152 runs
- Virat Kohli – 1096 runs
- KL Rahul – 1035 runs (completed earlier in this match)
Outstanding Series Performance
Pant’s form in this series has been sensational. He is currently the second-highest run-getter with 462 runs in seven innings at an average of 77.00, including two centuries and two half-centuries. His best knock so far is a superb 134-run innings, and he also became the first Indian wicketkeeper-batter to hit two centuries in a single Test, achieved during the first Test at Leeds.
India’s Position After Day 1
India ended Day 1 at 264/4, with Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur at the crease. However, Pant’s injury has created uncertainty for Day 2, as India aims to post a commanding total against a dominant England side on home turf.
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With the Manchester pitch already showing signs of assistance for pace bowlers, India will rely heavily on Jadeja and Thakur to consolidate their innings. If Pant is unable to continue batting, it could be a significant setback for India’s chances in the match.