Will Rishabh Pant to play Manchester test despite his finger injury? This question is bothering every Indian cricket fan right now. India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate just shared some interesting news about their star wicketkeeper.
Rishabh Pant hurt his left index finger during the Lord’s Test match. The injury happened while he was keeping, but he continued playing anyway. Everyone saw how much pain he was in during that match.
Now the big question is whether he’ll be fit for the IND vs ENG 4th Test. The team really wants him to play in Manchester. They know how important Pant is for India’s chances of winning.
What Really Happened to Pant’s Finger
Pant was batting brilliantly when the injury happened at Lord’s. He scored 74 runs in the first innings, even with his injured finger. That shows how tough and determined this young player is.
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In the second innings, Pant could only make 9 runs because of the pain. You could see him struggling to hold the bat properly. But he never gave up and kept fighting for his team.
The medical team checked his finger after the match ended. They’re working hard to make sure Rishabh Pant to play Manchester test without any problems. Everyone hopes he recovers quickly from this injury.
Can Pant Keep Wickets With His Injury
During practice sessions, Pant hasn’t been doing wicketkeeping drills lately. This worries many fans who love watching him behind the stumps. His keeping skills are some of the best in world cricket.
“He [Pant] will bat in Manchester before the Test. Look, I don’t think you’re going to keep Rishabh out of the Test no matter what. He batted with quite a lot of pain in the third Test and it’s only going to get easier and easier on his finger. And keeping’s obviously the last part of the process to make sure that he can keep. We don’t want to go through that again where we have to replace the keeper halfway through innings,” Doeschate said.
Gautam Gambhir wants to make sure Rishabh Pant to play Manchester test in some way. Even if he only bats, his runs could help India win. They remember how he saved India in many tough situations before.
The Final Decision Comes Soon
The IND vs ENG 4th Test starts on July 23 at Old Trafford. The team will decide about Pant’s participation closer to that date. They want to see how his finger heals over the next few days.
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If Pant can’t play, Dhruv Jurel will step in as wicketkeeper. But everyone hopes their star player recovers in time. The IND vs ENG 4th Test is too important to play without Pant’s batting skills.
