Rishabh Pant's Injury Update: Dhruv Jurel to Step in as Wicketkeeper
Injury Update on Rishabh Pant
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provided a significant update regarding Rishabh Pant's injury. On the second day of the fourth Test, Pant was seen in the dressing room wearing his jersey shortly after the game commenced. The BCCI announced that Dhruv Jurel will take over wicketkeeping duties in Pant's absence. However, if needed, Pant will be available for batting.
Pant sustained his injury while attempting a reverse sweep against England's fast bowler Chris Woakes on Wednesday, when he was at 37 runs. He suffered a right foot injury, leading to his retirement from the match and subsequent scans revealed a fracture in his toe.
On Thursday, the BCCI confirmed via social media that Pant would not be keeping wickets for the remainder of the Manchester Test due to the injury sustained on the first day. Dhruv Jurel will handle the wicketkeeping responsibilities. Despite his injury, Pant has rejoined the team and will be available for batting as required. If he bats on the second day, he is likely to focus on playing big shots, as running between the wickets may pose challenges, potentially complicating matters for England.
Initially, there were indications from the board that Pant might be ruled out of the series, with Ishan Kishan being called up as a replacement. The discussion around Pant's injury was a hot topic on the second day of the match at Old Trafford. The 27-year-old has carved a niche for himself in world cricket due to his aggressive playing style and has performed well in this series.