Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting raised serious concerns about Fitness Rishabh Pant after the Indian goalkeeper was forced to retire retirement during the opening day of the fourth test against England in Old Trafford. The hinge was hit on the right leg while trying to turn Chris Woakes and had to be taken from the scan field, so the Indian camp was anxiously waiting for the updates.
A hinge that detonated to 37 of 48 supplies, internal delivery along the entire length of Woakes to the right. Although England applied for legs-in-front the decision was overturned in a review due to a weak inner edge. However, Pant seemed to seemed to be in considerable pain. The medical staff was in a hurry to pursue him, and he was eventually taken from a field in a golf trolley marked as an ambulance.
Blood was visible from the affected area and swelling was significant. The Criket Council in India (BCCI) later confirmed that the pants were taken for scanning and that his medical team was watching his condition.
“Rishabh Pant was hit by the right foot on the batting 1.
Former Australian captain Ponting, who worked closely with Pant in the Premier League, Indian with Delhi Capitals, was visibly concerned about what he saw.
Indian vs vs ENG, 4. Test: Update 1. Day
“He barely put his leg on the ground. He rolled for six to eight minutes before the golf trolley came. An immediate swelling was worried about me,” Ponting said at Sky Sports. “I had metatarsal injuries myself and they are small, fragile bones. The fact that he could not bring any weight to it does not look good at all. If it is broken, he will be out of the game. If it is not, then they will do everything in her power to get him back there.
This incident refers to Pant’s second injury in the series – before he bruised his finger while he held his Lord’s test, which forced him to give up the gloves in the second English shifts.
Sai Sudharsan, who impressed debut with folded 61, acknowledged the potential impact of the absence of a hinge. “If the hinge is expelled from the series, we will certainly face serious consequences,” Sudharsan said.
On the stump 1. The day was India 264 for 4 with Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur at the fold. While India will have confidence in a solid start, Ponting stressed that Pant’s absence could significantly change the balance of the team.
“When he was thinking about the situation of the game, Shardul came out and played nicely, but as Rishabh plays and the driving force he brings to the Indian team, that is what will be most missing. Someone who can put pressure on opposition,” Ponting said. “For Indian fans, keep your fingers crossed and hope it is not as serious as it looks.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
July 24, 2025
Tune
