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Hindustan Times
12 minutes ago
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- Hindustan Times
Nasser Hussain laughs at Shubman Gill's ‘90 seconds late' barb at England, gets mouth-shutting reply from Dinesh Karthik
The build-up to the Manchester Test between India and England was cracking, to say the least. On the eve of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, India captain Shubman Gill cleared the air regarding the verbal spat with England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett on Day 3 of the Lord's game, saying the hosts were "90 seconds late" in arriving at the crease. Shubman Gill's comments were brought up in discussion during the first day of the Manchester Test as Nasser Hussain and Dinesh Karthik had their say on the matter. Dinesh Karthik's smashing response after Nasser Hussain laughs off Shubman Gill's '90 seconds late' barb Right before the close of play on Day 1 of the fourth Test, India batters Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur were seen hesitant to continue batting as the light went bad and floodlights had to be turned on at Old Trafford. Jadeja even approached the on-field umpires Ahsan Raza and Rod Tucker. It was then that Hussain brought up Shubman Gill's comments in the press conference, saying it 'made him laugh' as every team around the world is guilty of time wasting. However, he got a smashing response from Dinesh Karthik as the latter said Gill did not have a problem with England openers wasting time in the middle, but rather he had an issue with them arriving 90 seconds late at the crease. Speaking of the controversy, England openers Crawley and Duckett ensured India don't get a second over in right before stumps on Day 3 of the Lord's Test, leading to India captain Shubman Gill hurling a mouthful. He then explained his actions in the press conference, saying, 'Yes, most of the teams use this tactic. Even if we were in a position, we would've also liked to play fewer overs, but there's a manner to do it.' Also Read: Shubman Gill shown no mercy, gets booed by Manchester crowd; Stokes exacts perfect revenge 'And we felt, yes, if you get hit on your body, the physios are allowed to come on, and that is something that is fair. But to be able to come 90 seconds late on the crease is not something that I would think comes in the spirit of the game,' he added. Shubman Gill's reaction has generated polarising reactions, and hence it is no surprise that even Nasser Hussain and Dinesh Karthik discussed the topic during commentary for Sky Sports on Day 1 of the Manchester Test. Here is the entire exchange between Nasser Hussain and Dinesh Karthik Nasser Hussain: The umpires were concerned about the light, I think, in the last over. I haven't seen any light metres out there. Dinesh Karthik: I think that's quite clever, that's fine, to just go and put that small little seed in the umpire's mind. Is it okay to, like, especially with the new ball around the corner, and we've seen a couple of collapses for India as well. And that's cheeky. Not a bad idea. Nasser Hussain: That's what made me laugh about Shubham Gill's press conference, really, about England not being in the spirit of the game by delaying things, and England did delay it. Day three, that one over, it was ridiculous, but every side does it, and India will do it tonight. Why would they want extra overs of Jofra Archer under the lights? Who would? Dinesh Karthik: Difference being, I don't think India can take 90 seconds not wanting to bat, or rather not wanting to come down to bat. I think that's the problem that Shubham Gill said he had. It was just the fact that they came late to take the strike, that he had a problem with.
Hindustan Times
15 minutes ago
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- Hindustan Times
Dinesh Karthik impressed by ‘fiesty' Shubman Gill, defends India captain's abuse-laden Zak Crawley verbal volley
Dinesh Karthik has been impressed by Shubman Gill's captaincy during the ongoing five-match Test series. Gill will be looking to win his first Test series as captain, but India also trail 1-2. The India skipper has also been in dominant form and has already registered three tons. England's Zak Crawley clashes with India's Shubman Gill.(Action Images via Reuters) Gill was also involved in a heated altercation with England opener Zak Crawley, in the third Test. During the incident, Gill was caught by the stump mic, using an abuse-laden rant at Crawley. Ahead of the fourth Test, Gill defended himself and said that he wasn't proud of his altercation with Crawley, but that he did it for his team, as the Englishman's time-wasting tacics were not in the spirit of the game. Visibly impressed by Gill's captaincy and leadership, Karthik told Sky Sports, 'I have really enjoyed him as a captain so far. On the field, he is improving. But off the field is where is where I have been most impressed.' 'I think yesterday's press conference was absolutely box office. 'I like it, it is good to be feisty, You need to have an identity as a captain. And Shubman Gill, from that third day at Lord's, has shown that he has a lot of aggression inside him. The result may not have gone his way but the point is it has made for a thrilling Test series so far and his captaincy is right at the forefront of it, backed by his batting skills as well,' he added. Meanwhile, Gill has also agreed with Karthik's analysis and on Tuesday said, 'It didn't just come out of nowhere. And we had no intention of doing that whatsoever. But you're playing a game, you're playing to win, and there are a lot of emotions involved.' Both sides are currently up against each other in the fourth Test. It was an entertaining affair on Day 1 as England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl. India reached 264/4 at Stumps, but also lost Rishabh Pant to injury. The wicketkeeper-batter retired hurt after a nasty foot injury,
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
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- Hindustan Times
Rishabh Pant has ‘real high threshold for pain, him grimacing like that makes it serious': Shastri paints grim picture
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is fearing the worst after Rishabh Pant was taken to the hospital following scans on Day 1 of the Manchester Test against England. The left-handed batter inside edged a reverse sweep onto his foot off the bowling of Chris Woakes in the final session. He immediately grimaced in pain, and the physio came charging out. For a few minutes, he received treatment on the ground. However, he was unable to put any weight on his foot, and hence he had to be taken off with the help of a golf cart-like vehicle. Former India coach Ravi Shastri said Rishabh Pant has a real high threshold for pain(HT_PRINT) Rishabh Pant received treatment at the medical facility on the ground, and just minutes before the close of play, he was rushed to the hospital for scans. The reports are awaited, but it looks unlikely that the wicketkeeper would play any further part in the must-win tie for India. Even India captain Shubman Gill rushed to the medical facility to check up on Pant. Ravi Shastri reckons Pant's injury will get worse overnight, no matter how much icing is done on his foot. The former India head coach painted a gloomy picture as all of India wishes Pant a speedy recovery. 'Just seeing his face, grimacing there. He has a pain threshold that's very high, and for him to be grimacing in pain in that fashion makes it very serious. It can only get worse overnight,' Shastri said on Sky Sports. Also Read: England think Rishabh Pant will 'not be seen again' in the Manchester Test after woeful injury 'When you get up in the morning, it can be really sore, no matter the amount of ice you put. He will be icing it through the night. Let's hope it's not a break or it's not a crack,' he added. India's effort after being asked to bat At stumps, India's score read 264/4 with Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur at the crease. The duo are unbeaten on 19 each. Sai Sudharsan was the top scorer for India as he played a knock of 61 runs off 151 balls. However, the left-hander lost his wicket against the run of play as he fell to a short ball plan, executed perfectly by England captain Ben Stokes. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul also contributed 58 and 46, respectively. Rishabh Pant was looking solid in the middle and was batting on 37 when the foot injury happened. Pant and Sai Sudharsan were threatening to take the game away. However, his injury let England get a foot into the door and soon after, Stokes ended up taking the wicket of Sai Sudharsan. A total of 83 overs were bowled on the first day. However, bad light forced for early stumps call by the on-field umpires.
NDTV
an hour ago
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- NDTV
Rishabh Pant Injury Update: Suspected 'Metatarsal Fracture' Could Rule Him Out For...
India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant once again found himself in the medical room after being hit on the right boot. Pant started off the Manchester Test in trademark style, hitting his unorthodox shots to put the pressure on England on Wednesday. However, Pant's latest dashing display was cut short while he was batting on a score of 37. The wicketkeeper inside-edged an audacious reverse sweep off Chris Woakes ' yorker on to his right boot. When the shoe was taken off, the foot was swollen and bruised. Pant, who usually is seen as a man with a high pain threshold, couldn't continue and had to be taken off on a golf cart by the medical team. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri painted a grim picture over Pant's situation, saying the injury does look very serious. "Just seeing his face, grimacing there. He has a pain threshold that's very high, and for him to be grimacing in pain in that fashion makes it very serious. It can only get worse overnight," Shastri said on Sky Sports. "When you get up in the morning, it can be really sore, no matter the amount of ice you put. He will be icing it through the night. Let's hope it's not a break or it's not a crack," he added. Ricky Ponting Keeping Fingers Crossed Australia great Ricky Ponting, who worked with Rishabh Pant closely in the Indian Premier League with the Delhi Capitals, suspected a metatarsal injury as there was immediate swelling on the foot. If the foot is indeed broken, Pant feels Pant could be out for the entire game. "He hardly put his foot on the ground. He rolled around for 6-8 minutes before the golf cart came in. The immediate swelling was the worry for me. I've had a metatarsal injury myself, and they're small, fragile bones," said Ponting. "The fact that he couldn't put any weight on it doesn't look good at all. If it's broken, he will be out of the game. If it's not, then they will do anything they can to get him back out there. Hopefully, he doesn't play any more reverse sweeps," he added. "Thinking about the situation of the game as well, Shardul has come out and played nicely, but with the way Rishabh plays and the momentum he brings to the Indian team, that is what they will potentially miss the most. Someone who can put the pressure on the opposition," said Ponting. "For Indian fans, keep fingers crossed and hope it is not as serious as it looks. If he is out of the remainder of the game, then that leaves a massive dent on India's chance, not only in this game, but the remainder of the series," he added. England great Michael Atherton also shared his views on Pant's injury, suggesting the wicket-keeper batter could be out for the remainder of the series, as it does look like quite a serious injury. "If he is out of the he's out of the series, then that's a massive blow to India and puts the day in a different light. That 264 for four becomes 264 for five, and with that new ball due, there is a potential to knock India over reasonably swiftly tomorrow. But if he returns to bat, he could change the game. So there is an uncertainty which we don't know. But it looked like a quite serious injury, because you don't get carted off otherwise," he said.
Indian Express
an hour ago
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- Indian Express
‘They are small, fragile bones': Rishabh Pant may have suffered ‘series-ending' injury, feel Ricky Ponting and Michael Atherton
Rishabh Pant and India suffered a massive blow in the final hour of play on Day 1 of the Old Trafford Test against England as the wicket-keeper injured himself after missing out on an audacious shot across the line. Pant was wincing and grimacing in pain as he lay flat on the ground as the physio tended to his right foot, which had swollen considerably with a bloodied cut. In the 68th over of India's innings, Pant tried a pre-empted reverse sweep against seamer Chris Woakes but missed, taking a hit on his right boot. He instantly began to hobble, took off his gloves, and called for the physio. Pant was later taken off the ground in the medical team's cart and former cricketers Ricky Ponting and Michael Atherton feel he may have done considerable damage to the foot. 'He (Pant) hardly put his foot on the ground. The immediate swelling was the worry for me. I've had a metatarsal injury myself, and they're small, fragile bones. The fact he couldn't put any weight on it, it doesn't look good at all,' Ponting said on Sky Sports. ALSO READ| Day 1, Old Trafford: How Rishabh Pant's toe injury gave England a leg in the door Fingers crossed for our X-factor 🤞 Speedy recovery, Rishabh!#SonySportsNetwork #GroundTumharaJeetHamari #ENGvIND #NayaIndia #DhaakadIndia #TeamIndia #ExtraaaInnings — Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) July 23, 2025 Pant's injury meant that he retired hurt on 37 with Ravindra Jadeja replacing him out on the field. India soon lost the well-set Sai Sudharsan before Jadeja and Shardul Thakur saw off the day, taking India to 264 for four at stumps. 'If he is out of the game…if he's out of the series, then that's a massive blow to India and puts the day in a different light. That 264 for four becomes 264 for five, and with that new ball due, there is a potential to knock India over reasonably swiftly tomorrow. But if he returns to bat, he could change the game. So there is an uncertainty which we don't know. But it looked like a quite serious injury, because you don't get carted off otherwise,' said Michael Atherton. The BCCI later updated that Pant was taken for scans. '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. If Pant fails to take the field, Dhruv Jurel will be drafted in as the substitute wicket-keeper as was seen during the Lord's Test after Pant injured his thumb while keeping to Jasprit Bumrah.
