Rishabh Pant, captaining India A, was forced to leave the field today due to an injury during the second unofficial Test match in Bengaluru.
The match was against South Africa A, and the third day of play was underway. India A had lost four wickets for 108 runs when Rishabh Pant was hit twice in succession.
First, the ball hit his left hand, then near the groin area. Both times, it was South African bowler Tshepo Moreki.
Two medical breaks were taken on the field, and then Pant was finally forced to leave. Dhruv Jurel took over the batting.
People were saddened by this, as Rishabh Pant had just returned from a three-month injury.
He had broken a bone in his leg during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in July, which had prevented him from playing for a long time.
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Pant had performed brilliantly in the first unofficial Test played last week. In the second innings, he scored 90 runs off 113 balls, helping India A win the match by three wickets.
This was a sign of his excellent form. And today’s match was also progressing well, with India A now at 116 for 5, taking a 150-run lead. Kuldeep Yadav had been dismissed, but the team was moving forward.
Now the question is, how serious is this injury? There haven’t been any major updates yet, but fans are praying for Pant’s speedy recovery.
Especially because on Wednesday, the BCCI announced that Rishabh Pant has been included in the 15-member squad for the upcoming two Test matches against South Africa.
The first Test will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata from November 14 to 18, and the second in Guwahati from November 22 to 26.
How much will Pant injury affect the matches?
If the injury is more serious, Pant’s South Africa tour could be hampered. But the team management is still waiting. The doctors’ report is awaited.
This India A match is underway at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and according to live updates, the team is still in a strong position.
The team performed well under Pant’s captaincy, but this incident came as a shock.
