Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Rishabh Pant to Bat Despite Toe Injury in Manchester Test
Rishabh Pant, a cricketer, hurt his toe during a match.
He was told to rest for a while.
But, he decided to still play and bat in the game.
Another player, Dhruv Jurel, took over as the wicketkeeper.
Pant's injury happened when he was trying to hit the ball.
Despite the injury, he went out to bat when his team needed him.
The crowd cheered for him as he came to bat.
Rishabh Pant injured his right toe during the first day of the Manchester Test.
The BCCI confirmed that Pant would bat in the first and second innings.
Pant was advised to rest for six weeks due to the injury.
Dhruv Jurel replaced Pant as wicket-keeper.
Pant came out to bat on Day 2 after Shardul Thakur's dismissal.
- Who
- Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, and the BCCI.
- What
- Rishabh Pant, despite a toe injury, played and batted in the Manchester Test.
- When
- Day 2 of the Manchester Test, July 24.
- Where
- Old Trafford, Manchester.
- Why
- Pant chose to bat for the team's requirement despite injury.
Potential Consequences
Pant's Determination
Impact of Injury
Potential Consequences
Could have been ruled out of the match.
Pant's Determination
The team could potentially struggle without him.
- Player
- Rishabh Pant
- Match
- 4th Test
- Location
- Manchester
- Injury
- Broken right toe
- Wicket-keeper
- Dhruv Jurel
- BCCI Statement
- Confirmed Pant would bat
