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Rishabh Pant makes a heroic return to the crease after sustaining foot injury, gets rousing welcome from Manchester crowd
Rishabh Pant resumed his innings on , receiving a warm welcome from the crowd as he walked back to the crease after being retired hurt on Day 1 of the 4th Test. The batter trudged to the middle after India lost 6th wicket in the form of Shardul Thakur.
Team India suffered a colossal injury setback on Day 1 of the Manchester Test as wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant sustained a toe fracture and has been ruled out of the Oval Test. Pant was batting at 37* when a full-length delivery by Chris Woakes struck his right foot. He was in visible pain and was taken off the field immediately.
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Here comes Rishabh Pant...
A classy reception from the Emirates Old Trafford crowd 👏 pic.twitter.com/vBwSuKdFcW — England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 24, 2025
Following the injury, it was certain that he will not be able to perform wicket-keeping duties in the match and the fresh update on his injury confirmed the same. However, suspense loomed large on whether he will be able to return to bat or not. While it seemed unlikely, the batter has taken a brave call and won the hearts of millions.
Pant has joined Washington Sundar in the middle.
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