MANCHESTER: Despite sustaining a fracture in his right foot during the opening day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, India’s vice-captain Rishabh Pant has reportedly wished to come out to bat — a move that has surprised even those close to him in the team setup.
On the fourth ball of the 68th over, Pant attempted a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes. Instead of making clean contact, he under-edged the ball onto his right foot. While England unsuccessfully reviewed the on-field not-out decision for lbw, it was clear Pant was in considerable pain as India’s physiotherapist Kamlesh Jain rushed to attend to him.